Nammo

Nammo Turns a Proven Anti-tank Weapon into a Drone Killer

Technology

Instead of designing an entirely new missile, Norwegian defence manufacturer Nammo has taken a combat-proven anti-armour warhead already used extensively in Ukraine and integrated it with a modular unmanned aerial vehicle, creating a precision strike weapon aimed at one of the fastest-growing segments of modern warfare. The Nammo Modular Strike System (NMSS), unveiled at Eurosatory

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800 Billion

ReArming Europe: €800 Billion Defence Investment Project

Business, News, Politics

In response to escalating geopolitical tensions and a shifting global security landscape, the European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its defence capabilities. Dubbed the “ReArm Europe” initiative, this strategy aims to mobilize up to €800 billion by 2030 to enhance Europe’s military readiness and reduce reliance on external allies. The policy

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Leopard 2A6. Image: Finnish Defence Forces

Nordic Nations Unite to Harmonise Ammunition Certification

News

Following the 2024 Nordic Defence Cooperation Agreement, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are tightening their alliance with a technical pact to standardise ammunition certification. The goal is to simplify joint procurement and ensure seamless interoperability across the Nordic NATO members. Denmark has selected Nammo, a Norwegian-Finnish defence company, to recommence its ammunition production in Jutland.

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Rheinmetall has developed a 130-millimetre calibre smoothbore tank gun for future Main Battle Tanks. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Rheinmetall)

Going Hypervelocity

Technology

Hypervelocity, as defined by the U.S. Army, refers to a projectile leaving the muzzle of an artillery weapon at over 3,500 ft/s (1,067 m/s) or a tank cannon at more than 3,350 ft/s (1,021 m/s). It’s important to note this isn’t the same as hypersonic speeds, which exceed Mach 5 (1,715 m/s). Tank gun kinetic

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Double or Nothing: Nordics Are Ramping Up Ammo Production

Business, News, Report, Weapons

It was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are rapidly boosting their ammunition production for Ukraine, particularly 155mm artillery shells. While the additional ammunition is crucial to

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