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CSG Acquires Majority Stake in Arms Manufacturer ZVI Vsetin

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:08:53 +0000

MSM Group, the Slovak subsidiary of the industrial group CSG, has signed a purchase agreement with the MPI Group to acquire ZVI a.s., a Czech manufacturer primarily focused on medium-caliber ammunition in 20mm and 30mm calibers. The transaction price was not disclosed, as per mutual agreement between the parties. “ZVI Vsetín is an important and traditional player in the Czech defense industry, and its know-how in ammunition, weapon, and cannon production holds strategic value for the CSG group. While this […]

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SIG SAUER Celebrates Major Milestone: 100M Round Annual 6.8mm Ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:51:00 +0000

SIG SAUER, a leading U.S. defense manufacturer and proud ammunition partner to the U.S. military, achieved the milestone of 100 million 6.8mm round annual capacity at its state-of-the-art facilities in Jacksonville, Arkansas. SIG SAUER is invested in continual increases to overall capacity, paving the way to double output over the next few years. This achievement solidifies SIG SAUER’s pivotal role in supporting the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program, delivering transformational 6.8mm ammunition to equip America’s warfighters with […]

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BAE Systems secures contract with Sweden for 155mm BONUS munition

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:54:00 +0000

BAE Systems has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to supply additional BONUS precision-guided munitions to the Swedish Armed Forces. The award is valued at nearly $62 million (SEK 600 million). This contract marks a continued partnership between BAE Systems Bofors and the Swedish Armed Forces, reinforcing their shared commitment to delivering cutting-edge defense solutions. BONUS enhances the long-range capabilities of 155 mm cannon artillery by accurately destroying enemy combat vehicles, including armored personnel carriers, self-propelled […]

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Rheinmetall receives major orders for 155 mm ammunition from an international customer

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:12:07 +0000

Rheinmetall has received additional major orders for the delivery of 155 mm artillery ammunition. An international customer has placed two orders at the subsidiary Rheinmetall Denel Munition to supply extended range, full bore (ERFB) 155 mm artillery ammunition worth a total of a high double-digit million amount. The order includes projectiles, propellants and fuses. “We are very grateful for the trust that our business partners and customers place in our globally proven extended-range ammunition and our technology for long ranges. […]

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Rheinmetall delivers 35mm-ammunition for anti-aircraft gun Gepard to Ukraine

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:21:56 +0000

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has commissioned Rheinmetall to deliver additional 35mm ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft gun. The new order comprises 180,000 rounds of HEI-T ammunition (High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer) and was booked in December of 2024. The order value is in the high double-digit million euro range and is being funded by Germany. Already in February of 2023, Rheinmetall received an order to supply 300,000 rounds of Gepard ammunition to Ukraine. The ordered ammunition can be used […]

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CSG consummates the acquisition of The Kinetic Group

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:48:22 +0000

The Czech industrial group CSG has completed the takeover of The Kinetic group, the leading U.S. manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition. The Kinetic Group, which was formed by the spin-off of the Sporting Products division from the publicly traded Vista Outdoor, brings together leading American manufacturers and brands of small-caliber ammunition for pistols, revolvers, rifles and shotguns: Federal, Remington, CCI, Speer and Hevi-Shot. “This acquisition is a milestone for us, making us a truly global group with a significant presence in […]

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Rheinmetall qualification rounds of a new generation of tank ammunition for Bundeswehr and the British Army

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:43:46 +0000

Rheinmetall has successfully completed the development of the latest generation of its enhanced armour-piercing 120mm KE-ammunition to counter state-of-the-art protection technologies. The qualification readiness of the KE2020Neo or eKE (enhanced Kinetic Energy) ammunition has also been proven. As a result, Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr and the British Army to manufacture qualification samples of the new ammunition. A corresponding official qualification contract was signed in September 2020 by the Federal Office for the Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service […]

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Rheinmetall order for mortar ammunition for international NATO customer

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:16:18 +0000

An international NATO customer has placed an order with Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall for the production of mortar shells for the NATO partner’s armed forces. The value of the order, which was booked at the beginning of the third quarter of 2024, corresponds to a volume in the mid double-digit million euro range. In total, a six-digit number of mortar shells of various types will be manufactured by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions S.A.U., Spain. The order also includes various additional services […]

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VOP Nováky New Production Line for Ammunition Filling

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:00:39 +0000

On Friday, 23 August, the ceremonial opening of a new production line for filling ammunition, ranging from 81 mm to 122 mm, took place at VOP Nováky with the participation of distinguished guests, led by the Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic, Robert Kaliňák, and the owner of the Czechoslovak Group, Michal Strnad. The so-called screw machine, a filling line with automatic feeding, is an important part of the production program of the company, which is one of the […]

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Rheinmetall takes over ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:38:16 +0000

On 29 July 2024, the Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall celebrated the official takeover of its new state-of-the-art 30mm ammunition factory in Várpalota, Hungary. The ceremony took place in presence of the Hungarian Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky and the CEO of Rheinmetall AG, Armin Papperger. The new production facility in Várpalota is a significant milestone in Rheinmetall’s expansion strategy. It underlines the company’s commitment in providing up-to-date technologies to support the defence capabilities of its partners. The factory is designed […]

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Rheinmetall 81mm mortar ammunition for the Swiss armed forces

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:18:20 +0000

The Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Swiss Confederation to manufacture and supply 81mm mortar cargo ammunition. The total value of the order is in the mid double-digit million euro range. The entire scope of supply comprises 81mm MX2-KM mortar weapons from Rheinmetall EXPAL Munitions SA as well as 81mm mortar cartridges Cargo for illumination white light, illumination infrared and smoke discharge based on RP (Red Phospor), which are manufactured by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH at the […]

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Rheinmetall to deliver a ammunition production line to Ukraine

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:26:25 +0000

Rheinmetall has now received its first important order from the Ukrainian government for the construction of an ammunition factory in the Ukraine, which was announced in February 2024, and marks the starting point for the realisation of the project. The order for the Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall covers the complete technical equipment of the factory through to commissioning. This involves a total value ranged in a low three-digit million euro range, which will be booked as incoming order at the […]

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Rheinmetall received historic contract for 155mm artillery ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:54:31 +0000

Largest order in company history: Rheinmetall receives framework contract for 155mm artillery ammunition for the Bundeswehr with a total gross value of up to €8.5 billion. The Duesseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has received a framework contract from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of 155mm artillery ammunition worth up to €8.5 billion gross. The contract was signed on 20 June 2024 by Annette Lehnigk-Emden, President of the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), and representatives of […]

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Rheinmetall 35mm AHEAD ammunition to European customer

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 28 May 2024 11:33:48 +0000

Rheinmetall supplies 35mm AHEAD ammunition worth a low triple-digit million euro amount to European customer country A European customer country has commissioned Rheinmetall to supply 35mm AHEAD ammunition for the Skynex air defence system. The total value of the order is in the low three-digit million euro range. A six-digit number of cartridges will be manufactured. The Skynex system strengthens the protection of the customer country’s armed forces against threats from the air. This new order once again underlines Rheinmetall’s […]

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Rheinmetall supplies over 100,000 mortar rounds for Spanish Army

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:45:56 +0000

Rheinmetall has received another order from the Spanish government in the higher double-digit million euro range. The Group is to supply the Spanish army with a total of 104,000 mortar rounds in 60mm, 81mm and 120mm calibres by the end of 2025. The framework agreement concluded in the first quarter of 2024 is already the second and includes an extension option for two additional years. The mortar rounds ordered will be used by the Spanish army’s infantry units, among others, […]

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Winchester to Begin Construction on New Facility to Manufacture NGSW Ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:05:47 +0000

Winchester has been awarded a contract for the construction of the Next Generation Squad Weapon – Ammunition (NGSW-A) manufacturing facility at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP). The project will be the first new manufacturing facility built at LCAAP in decades. The new manufacturing facility will provide safe, reliable, and advanced NGSW-A to the Joint Warfighter. Winchester will manage all aspects of the construction process, which is projected to start in the second quarter of 2024. A dedicated team of […]

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Rheinmetall artillery ammunition for Spanish army

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:59:41 +0000

The Spanish government has commissioned Rheinmetall, the world’s largest manufacturer of artillery ammunition, to supply a total of 94,200 155mm rounds. The framework agreement concluded for this purpose has a volume of around €208 million. The artillery rounds are to be delivered to the Spanish army between the end of 2024 and the end of 2025, with a two-year extension option. The ammunition now ordered is already being used by the Spanish customer; this is the second framework agreement. The […]

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Rheinmetall supplying NATO member nation with MLRS ammunition and other systems

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:39:19 +0000

Rheinmetall has won an order to supply a European member of NATO with multiple rocket launcher ammunition. Delivery is to take place from 2024 to 2027. The order, which was already booked in December 2023, represents sales volume for Rheinmetall of more than €300 million, without value added tax. Rheinmetall Expal Munitions of Spain is responsible for manufacturing and delivering the rockets, which have a maximum range of 300 km. The order also encompasses additional services and other systems. This […]

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Revolutionary Hybrid Cases: SwissP Defence AG Introduces Groundbreaking Technology

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:06:03 +0000

SwissP Defence AG from Thun is setting new standards with its innovative SWISS P Hybrid Case Technology, abbreviated as HCT. The hybrid cases by SWISS P offer a unique combination of ballistic performance enhancement and improved logistics with reduced weight for soldiers. The SWISS P HCT hybrid cases has been specifically designed to increase hit probability and penetration power compared to conventional ammunition in similar calibers. Head of Research and Development at SwissP Defence AG The Hybrid Case Technology (HCT) […]

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USSOCOM Chooses Speer Gold Dot G2 Ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:36:00 +0000

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded Speer Ammunition with a three-year contract that continues supplying SOCOM with Speer Gold Dot G2 duty ammunition. The contract has a maximum of 8.5 million rounds. When it comes to dependability and terminal ballistics, Speer is the gold standard. That’s why Speer is a top choice of law enforcement and military professionals. Speer continues to supply our U.S. DOD and unified forces with superior products for their efforts in protecting U.S. […]

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Bundeswehr awards Rheinmetall contracts for 40mm automatic grenade launcher ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:20:00 +0000

The German Bundeswehr has placed two separate orders with Rheinmetall for production and supply of 40mm ammunition for automatic grenade launchers. Rheinmetall will thus be supplying tens of thousands of programmable 40mm x 53 Airburst Munition (ABM) DM131 service cartridges. This order is worth around €29.5 million, including value added tax. The Bundeswehr has also placed an order for around 200,000 rounds of 40mm x 53 Üb DM158 practice ammunition, worth around €7.18 million, once again including VAT. Delivery of […]

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Ammunition production capacity increasing at Rheinmetall Várpalota plant

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:15:25 +0000

The new Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary, currently being built by the Hungarian holding company N7 on behalf of the joint venture company Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Zrt., is now poised to expand as planned. The second phase of construction started in January 2024. The concept for a multi-phase expansion of the plant existed prior to February 2022 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The project constitutes a strategic Hungarian investment in cooperation with Rheinmetall in response to the shortfall […]

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Federal Ammunition Awarded U.S. Navy Contract for Mk316 ammunition

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:36:33 +0000

The U.S. Navy has selected Federal Ammunition as a contract awardee for 7.62x51mm rifle ammunition. The cartridge selected during the two-year contract term is the Mk316 Mod 0, 7.62x51mm, 175-grain precision match rifle load. The ordering period is for a total of two years. The ammunition will be produced by Federal at the Anoka, Minnesota facility. Federal continues to position itself as a trusted supplier for the U.S. Military and Special Operations. We are excited for this contract win. It […]

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Bundeswehr procuring Rheinmetall medium-calibre ammunition for Puma IFV

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:55:00 +0000

The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. A call-off from an existing framework agreement, the order encompasses several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition. The order is worth over €350 million, including value added tax. Once perfect functionality has been demonstrated, delivery will begin this year and continue through to 2027. On 30 November 2022 the budget committee of the German Parliament approved a […]

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Colt CZ Group SE acquires Sellier & Bellot – small caliber ammunition manufacturer

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:27:16 +0000

Colt CZ Group SE (“Colt CZ”, the “Group” or the “Company”) hereby announces that on December 18, 2023, it executed an agreement with CBC Europe S.à r.l. (“CBC”) to purchase 100% interest in Sellier & Bellot a.s. (“Sellier & Bellot”). Colt CZ shall acquire 100% of shares of Sellier & Bellot for the combination of the cash consideration in the amount of $350 million and a new issue of Colt CZ common stock leading to a 27–28% CBC’s stake in […]

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