Ordnance News & Articles

SEA Upgrades Weapons Systems on Royal Navy Type 23 Frigates

This contract positions SEA as the primary supplier of Torpedo Launcher Systems to the entire in-service UK Type 23 fleet and its countermeasure systems across the Type 23, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Albion and Type 45 Classes

Oct 18, 2022
Strategic Partnership Formed for Naval Ammunition Production

The agreement between NIOA and Diehl Defence includes technology transfer to enable Australian production of Diehl 5” naval munition including high explosives, practice projectiles and propelling charges

Oct 11, 2022
AI-Enabled Fire Control Systems for US Army Counter-UAS Operations

SMARTSHOOTER's SMASH 2000L handheld operated fire control system uses AI, computer vision, and advanced algorithms to help maximize force lethality, operational effectiveness, and situational awareness

Oct 10, 2022
Modern 120mm Ammunition for K2 Main Battle Tanks

Nammo and Hyundai Rotem Company expect to finalize the development of a programmable fuze which will enable the K2 to use rounds with different scenario dependent modes, with airburst as one such option

Oct 07, 2022
US Army Orders 120mm Mortar Systems

Elbit Systems of America will deliver the mortar systems over a period of five years

Sep 14, 2022
Carl-Gustaf Ammunition & Anti-Tank Weapons for US Armed Forces

The systems from Saab, valued at $81.8 million, will be used by the US Army, US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and US Marine Corps

Sep 14, 2022
Dillon Aero Miniguns for K50 KRAKEN Maritime Gunship

Designed for speed and accuracy, Kraken Technology Group has said that Dillon Aero’s M134D is ideal for the operational requirements of the K50 KRAKEN, which includes close proximity maritime engagement

Sep 13, 2022
New Rifle Suppressors for New Zealand Defense & Police Forces

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and New Zealand Police (NZPOL) will receive SureFire rifle suppressors as part of a distribution contract with NIOA

Sep 07, 2022
L58 Extended Range Charge Technology for US Army

American Rheinmetall Munitions is on contract to prototype an artillery extended range charge for firing munitions out of a L58 length 155mm artillery cannon

Sep 05, 2022
Upgraded AMRAAMs for US Air Force

Raytheon Missiles & Defense will produce an entire lot of AIM-120D3 and AIM-120C8 missiles developed under the Form, Fit, Function Refresh (F3R), which updates both the missile's hardware and software

Sep 01, 2022
Poland Orders K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Hanwha Defense will supply a package of K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzers and 155mm artillery ammunition, along with training and logistics support, between 2022 and 2026

Aug 31, 2022
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