ammunition production

Oct- 2026 -

5 October

Marines prepare ammunition for a 155 mm Howitzer during a Helicopter Support Team exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Feb. 15, 2017. During the exercise, the Marines prepared and lifted a 155mm Howitzer to a landing zone. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division participated in the training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner)

Metallus Secures $995M Pentagon Deal to Boost US Military Steel Supply

The Pentagon’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded specialty metals manufacturer Metallus a contract worth up to $995 million to supply steel for defense applications.

Aug- 2026 -

27 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Debuts New Ammo Packaging System With Polymer-Steel Design

The US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armament Center has rolled out a new packaging system, marking the first major overhaul of small-caliber ammunition packaging since World War II.

20 August

Europe

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden to Co-Finance EU Projects to Boost Critical Ammunition Materials

Sweden has earmarked $53 million to co-finance projects seeking EU funding to expand production of ammunition inputs.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Arms

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Bases to House Critical Mineral Refineries

The US Army has awarded contracts to build and operate critical mineral processing facilities on military installations, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign supplies for materials used in defense systems.

Apr- 2026 -

22 April

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Turkish Firm to Boost Estonia’s Ammo Production With $352M Plant

Turkish firm ARCA Defense will establish an artillery ammunition factory in Estonia through its local affiliate.

8 April

Business

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Moves to Absorb Poongsan Ammo Division

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Group has submitted a bid to acquire the ammunition business of Seodaemun-gu-based Poongsan Corporation.

Mar- 2026 -

19 March

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push

Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.

9 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to Invest in Estonian Defense Industry

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has announced a $115.5 million investment package aimed at supporting Estonia’s defense industry, including plans to build a sustainment and repair center and establish an ammunition factory.

Feb- 2026 -

17 February

Arms