Syria joins Turkey’s Efes 2026, one of nine nations participating for first time
Bulgaria, The Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Egypt, Poland, Vietnam, Portugal and Syria were first-time participants.
Israel’s new automatic Roem howitzer used for first time in combat
The new artillery system is fully automatic and capable of firing at a rate of 6-8 rounds per minute, up to 40km in distance.
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Voyager is fortifying the U.S. Defense supply chain
Answering the Pentagon’s call to bolster defense industrial base.
US greenlights massive, $11 billion military arms package to Taiwan
Beijing did not take the announcement well, saying the offer of the arms package "grossly violates the one-China principle," undermines stability in the region and "sends a gravely wrong signal to 'Taiwan independence' separatists forces."
Army reveals formal requirements for howitzer competition (EXCLUSIVE)
The document, dated Oct. 20, and marked as controlled unclassified information, sheds additional light onto the Army's plans to host a new competition.
Leonardo DRS, KNDS team up for US Army howitzer offering
After a long pause, the US Army is back on track in its search for new long-range artillery.
Army allowing commanders to approve 3D-printed parts for faster repairs
“[We’re] empowering our generals to take on that risk where we have the right to repair so that they can make these very small parts to get things back on and get them back into the hands of our soldiers," Secretary Driscoll said.
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Winning the cognitive domain — A methodology built for democratic constraints
The challenge for Western democratic institutions is not a lack of capability — it is a structural one.
Army to cancel planned Robotic Combat Vehicle award, pause howitzer competition: Sources
A day after the service unveiled a massive shake up, a two-star general’s email sheds light on additional ground combat vehicle cuts and plans to accelerate work on a Bradley replacement and future Abrams tank.
Rheinmetall closes Loc Performance acquisition, as it eyes US-market expansion
The new pairing is targeting an annual revenue “north of” $1 billion by 2027, says Matthew Warnick, the American Rheinmetall Vehicles managing director.
Army selects 5 companies for self-propelled howitzer roadshow
“Hopefully some time next year [the Army will know] whether we can go straight to procuring those things, or if we need to do development,” said Army acquisition head Doug Bush.
BAE Systems to restart US Army M777 howitzer structures production line
The restart will involve BAE Systems UK and US-based supply chain, and first deliveries are expected in 2025.
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Restoring US tactical artillery range dominance: Rheinmetall poised to contribute
The fight in Ukraine demonstrates that artillery forces able to deliver mass and range remain a bedrock combat capability; one leading industrial base partner is positioning to deliver for US modernization needs.
To refill Army stockpiles, multi-year munition buys are ‘in the works’: Official
At a time when the US is continuing to pledge more and more weapons to Ukraine, the Army is eyeing ways to overcome ammunition production challenges.
Lawmakers: Army should consider new alternatives to extended range howitzer
Before the Army launches a competition next year to select an ERCA platform integrator, Congress wants to know if a new howitzer is a better option.
With Ukraine on the mind, France and Germany buying, upgrading artillery
France will purchase Caesar howitzers to replace those “loaned” to Ukraine, while Germany seeks to upgrade its own rocket artillery system.