ammunition

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.

5 October

Middle East

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

The UAE Just Built a Munition That Can Punch Through 1 Meter of Concrete

EDGE is turning the familiar MK 82 into a hardened-target killer with its new Penetrator aircraft munition.

Sep- 2026 -

25 September

Arms

Green Berets assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter a room during close-quarters battle training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 16, 2026. The exercise replicated realistic operational conditions, allowing Soldiers to refine close-quarters tactics, communication, and team coordination in preparation for real-world missions. 1st SFG(A) maintains highly lethal, rapidly deployable forces to execute the full spectrum of special operations alongside allies, partners, and the joint force as the preferred partner and premier special operations entity in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. John Bae) This photo was altered for security purposes in accordance with USSOCOM Manual 360-1.

Rojoef Manuel

USSOCOM Selects GMP for Weapons, Ammo, and Protective Gear Program

The US Special Operations Command has partnered with Global Military Products under a $19.5-million multi-award program to distribute weapons, ammunition, and personal protective equipment for US and foreign partners.

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.

Jul- 2026 -

8 July

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India’s New Battle Rifle Went From Concept to Prototype in Just 100 Days

The Indian Army is one step closer to fielding the domestically developed UGRAM battle rifle after it cleared a series of key evaluations.

7 July

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Russia Develops Bullet That Splits Into Three Mid-Flight to Hit Drones

As drones continue to reshape the battlefield, Russia is introducing a new countermeasure: an anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to widen its engagement area.

Jun- 2026 -

23 June

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Rheinmetall, General Atomics Join Forces on Precision-Guided Artillery Shell

Rheinmetall and General Atomics are exploring joint production of a precision-guided artillery munition as militaries look to expand long-range strike capabilities.

8 June

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Adopts Peak Alloy Tech for Higher-Velocity Ammo

Federal Ammunition has signed an agreement allowing the US Army to use its patented Peak Alloy ammunition case technology.

Apr- 2026 -

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 -

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.

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