Ordnance News & Articles

PROTECTOR Remote Turret Tested on Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace successfully performed the first live firing of the PROTECTOR RT40, which includes the Bushmaster 30mm cannon and a linkless ammunition handling system, from Milrem Robotics’ Type-X vehicle

Jun 14, 2022
Family of Fifth-Generation Combat Missiles Released 

MBDA’s AKERON missiles incorporate high-resolution multi-band imagers, multi-effect warheads, data links, and multi-mode guidance algorithms based on AI techniques to ensure precise guidance

Jun 10, 2022
FN Herstal Presents Revamped FN Five-seveN Handgun 

With its original performances remaining unchanged, the new FN Five-seveN Mk3 MRD includes enhanced design, improved ergonomics and better usability for military forces, law enforcement and special forces

Jun 09, 2022
New Partnership for Canadian Joint Fire Modernization Project 

Elbit Systems and Rheinmetall Canada will propose a solution to enable a near real-time sharing of tactical, operational and strategic fires and effects information through a digital network

Jun 06, 2022
FN Herstal Releases New 9x19mm Pistol for Military & Law Enforcement

FN Herstal will be showcasing its new FN HiPer pistol at Eurosatory 2022, 13-17 June 2022

Jun 06, 2022
Anti-Tank Vehicles Armed with Brimstone Guided Missiles

The Polish Armed Forces will acquire a battery module of self-propelled tank destroyers which will have the ability to destroy armored targets with the use of MBDA UK’s Brimstone Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

Jun 01, 2022
Spanish Armed Forces Orders 40mm Grenade Launcher Ammunition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition will supply 40mm x 53 High Explosive, High Explosive Dual Purpose and training ammunition for the SB-40 LAG and Mk 19 grenade machine guns in use with the Spanish Army and Navy

Jun 01, 2022
USMC Remote Weapon System Production Transfers to US

The KONGSBERG RS6 Remote Weapon Station includes a percussion-primed cannon with a co-axial machine gun, an integration kit for the STINGER Air-To-Air Launcher, and provisions for future counter Unmanned Aerial Systems defeat systems

May 31, 2022
Enhanced Firepower for Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers 

All six Type 45s will be fitted with the MBDA Sea Ceptor missile system on top of crucial upgrades to the destroyers’ principal weapon, the Sea Viper

May 31, 2022
Lightweight Artillery Cannon Developed for US Army

American Rheinmetall Munition’s cannon will enhance the mobility, maneuverability and lethality of US Army artillery systems

May 30, 2022
Successful Ramjet 155 Artillery Tests Completed in Norway 

Boeing and Nammo’s Ramjet 155 Extended Range Projectile is designed to meet long-range precision fire requirements of the US Army

May 19, 2022
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