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First gun barrels for British Army howitzers due from Rheinmetall’s new UK factory in 2027
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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

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Lithuania increases ground capability and spending in a high-threat environment

9th January 2026

It has been more than two decades since Lithuania joined the EU and NATO, which followed the country’s independence from the USSR almost 15 years before that. The country is now in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war with air incursions from Russian ally Belarus.

Serbia looks to balance lighter platforms and heavier calibres

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Serbia looks to balance lighter platforms and heavier calibres

9th January 2026

Even small tactical vehicles can benefit from more powerful offensive and defensive armament, but as recent developments at Yugoimport demonstrate, there are still limitations to the sophistication of what can be fielded.

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30th May 2022

US Army separately contracts Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics for 120mm tank training equipment.

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30th May 2022

Hybrid propulsion, power generation and electrification of ground platforms are considered ‘key areas’ by the UK MoD. Investing in the development of hybrid electric powertrains, hydrogen power and other green fuels are also pressing concer...

US Army orders more Stingers

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US Army orders more Stingers

30th May 2022

The latest contract modification for Raytheon to produce more Stinger man-portable missiles may reflect concerns of a shortage.

US Army buys more precision-guidance kits for 155mm artillery

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US Army buys more precision-guidance kits for 155mm artillery

27th May 2022

M1156 PGKs transform conventional 155mm high-explosive rounds into GPS-guided munitions.

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Rheinmetall extends range of 155mm artillery

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Rheinmetall extends range of 155mm artillery

27th May 2022

Rheinmetall hopes its 155mm Extended Range Charge will pass qualification tests in the second half of 2022.

Mystery surrounds customer in Carl-Gustaf components order

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Mystery surrounds customer in Carl-Gustaf components order

27th May 2022

Saab is delivering Carl-Gustaf antitank weapon components to an unnamed customer in 2022 and 2023.

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Australia shows unabashed interest in HIMARS

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Australia shows unabashed interest in HIMARS

27th May 2022

Australia intends to field long-range fires, and HIMARS could well end up being the weapon it selects.

Poland seeks 500 HIMARS launchers

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Poland seeks 500 HIMARS launchers

26th May 2022

Poland is requesting 500 HIMARS launchers to boost its precision-strike artillery capabilities.

US Army starts LTAMDS operational tests

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US Army starts LTAMDS operational tests

26th May 2022

After receiving the first Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the US Army is now testing the system in the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

US Marine Corps orders NMESIS launchers

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US Marine Corps orders NMESIS launchers

26th May 2022

Raytheon will supply production-representative NMESIS launchers and weapon control systems for the USMC ahead of an expected in-service date of 2023.

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