Ordnance News & Articles

Netherlands Selects Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile for Air Defense & Command Frigates

The Naval Strike Missile is a 5th generation, long-range, multi-mission precision strike missile designed to ensure efficient strikes under complex conditions

Dec 14, 2022
Partnership Expands European Rocket Artillery System Cooperation

Elbit Systems originally signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann in June 2022 to support the modernization and capability extension of the European Multiple Launch Rocket System

Dec 09, 2022
Partnership Signs MoA for Protector RWS Program 

The new agreement reflects the companies’ goal of working together on PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Systems Programs in a greater number of areas of military capability, in the UK and in foreign markets

Nov 28, 2022
US Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for Boeing ASW Weapon System

The HAAWC enables the Boeing P-8A Poseidon to deploy MK 54 torpedoes from near or below its cruising altitude

Nov 25, 2022
Royal Navy Selects Naval Strike Missile for Frigates & Destroyers

The Royal Navy will receive the Kongsberg Naval Strike Missile outfitted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers to replace the Harpoon surface-to-surface weapon, due to go out of service in 2023

Nov 24, 2022
Rheinmetall Next-Generation Gun Systems Selected for F126 frigates

Rheinmetall’s MLG27-4.0 defense system features technological innovations, such as daylight cameras, infrared sensors and laser rangefinders, and can be integrated into an existing shipboard command system

Nov 21, 2022
German Navy Completes Operational Suitability Test of Vulcano 127 Ammunition

This comprises the whole ammunition flow in the weapon, including programming and firing with proof of range and precision under operating conditions

Nov 11, 2022
Lithuania Orders Missiles for RBS 70 Air Defense System

An initial purchase under this new contract with Saab has already been placed by the Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency, with deliveries expected to take place 2023-2024

Oct 31, 2022
DSI Announces Second Annual Joint Fires Summit

Taking place January 18-19, in Huntsville, AL., the 2023 Joint Fires Summit will focus on developing and fielding cutting edge fires and strike capabilities to meet the growing challenges of strategic competition across the globe

Oct 31, 2022
NARWHAL RCWS Available With New Missile Capability

The new configuration of the NARWHAL Remote Controlled Weapon System (RCWS) includes two AKERON MP missile pods with the associated control electronics and an operator terminal

Oct 26, 2022
New Remote Controlled Weapon Station for Light Boats

General Robotics’ SHARK uses dual-axis electro-mechanical stabilization coupled with automatic tracking, video motion detection, and fire control for accurate weapon laying to deliver fast and precise firepower on small boats

Oct 19, 2022
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.