Producing systems such as the K9 155m self-propelled howitzer, K21 AFV (the “Redback” in Australian service), and the K239 Chunmoo MLRS, Hanwha stands out as one of the biggest names… Continue reading "AUSA 2024: Hanwha’s K9A2 and Future of Artillery"
One of the biggest lessons from the war in Ukraine thus far has been that you need a lot of artillery rounds to fight a war – many more than… Continue reading "AUSA 2024: Repkon Provides Machinery for Artillery Production"
In mid-June Singapore’s ST Engineering announced the signing of several substantial contracts for the delivery of munitions, including 155mm artillery shells, to NATO countries. The contracts, awarded through competitive tenders,… Continue reading "ST Engineering Wins NATO Contracts for 155mm Artillery Ammunition"
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Sunday February 18th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen pledged that Denmark will send its “entire artillery” to Ukraine. Frederiksen explained: “If you ask… Continue reading "Denmark to Send All Its Artillery to Ukraine"
On 5 October, the US Army announced that over the last two weeks of September it had finalized a large number of contracts related to artillery shell production. The total… Continue reading "US Army Commits $1.5 Billion Towards Artillery Round Production"
On 1 February, South Korea announced a new deal between Egypt and the Korean company Hanwha for the procurement of 155mm K9 howitzers in a deal worth $1.7 billion. The… Continue reading "Egypt Agrees to Buy K9 Howitzers from South Korea for $1.7 Billion"