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Mar- 2024 -

12 March

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Cancels Extended Range Cannon Artillery Program

The US Army has canceled its Extended Range Cannon Artillery program following a failed prototyping effort last year.

Feb- 2024 -

28 February

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

UK to Replenish Ukraine’s Artillery Ammunition

The UK will reserve $310 million to supply artillery ammunition for Ukraine in its second anniversary of defense against Russia’s invasion.

19 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

British Army Fires Swedish Archer Mobile Howitzer for First Time

British Army soldiers have, for the first time, fired the Swedish-made Archer wheeled artillery system procured last year.

19 February

Arms

155-millimeter artillery ammunition is manufactured at Rheinmetall

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany’s Rheinmetall to Produce Munitions in Ukraine

Rheinmetall said it signed an accord with a Ukrainian company to build artillery munitions in Ukraine, which desperately needs them to fend off Russian attacks.

9 February

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

India Announces Maiden Precision Artillery Round Development

IIT Madras is partnering with Munitions India Limited to develop the country’s first 155mm “smart” artillery round.

8 February

Arms

The South Korean K9 Thunder conducting test firing at a testing facility in South Korea.

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea to Mass Produce 60 Km Artillery Round

South Korea will mass produce a recently-developed extended-range 155mm artillery shell this year.

Jan- 2024 -

24 January

Land

Staff Writer With AFP

Tank Shelling Kills Nine at UN Shelter in South Gaza: UN Official

Tank shelling on a UN shelter on Wednesday killed nine people and injured 75 others in Gaza's main southern city of Khan Yunis.

12 January

Arms

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Juster Domingo

Sweden Taps Nammo for 155mm Ammo Production Boost

Sweden has signed a deal with ammunition company Nammo to boost artillery ammunition production in the country.

Dec- 2023 -

21 December

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Huntsman Vehicle Demonstrates Automatic Fire and Explosion Suppression

A trio of firms has demonstrated the automatic fire and explosion suppression capability of the Huntsman family of vehicles, contracted by Australia.

19 December

Arms

Three soldiers tend to a large-caliber weapon system that has its barrel pointed over towards the horizon. They are wearing camouflage uniforms and their faces are blurred. The landscape is dry land, and the sun is shining bright out of frame. Separating the soldiers and the background is a red-brown wall with a concrete shelter on the right side.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems, AMS Pledge More Artillery Support for Ukraine

BAE Systems and Dubai-based logistics group AMS Integrated Solutions will provide repair and support services to Ukraine's artillery systems.

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