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An explosion occurred at the BAE Systems plant in Glascod, Monmouthshire, where artillery shells are filled with explosives. This was reported by local media. The explosion occurred in a remote part of the facility where artillery shells are filled with explosives. BAE Systems and representatives of the city’s emergency service said that there were no […]
A fire broke out in Pennsylvania in the United States at a plant that produces ammunition, which is supplied to Ukraine, among other places. This was reported by Militarny. The fire broke out at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant on Monday, April 15, in the afternoon around 15:00 local time. Photos from the scene showing […]
Another video from the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shows the use of new and extremely interesting ammunition, which is most likely incendiary and, moreover, is highly accurate. The full video, which was published by StratCom in Telegram, contains a series of strikes on the enemy with the usual FPV drones. […]
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have received a new military aid package from Germany, according to the German official government website bundesregierung. This assistance will help Ukraine’s defense capabilities and includes: Three Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, which provide powerful air defense; Ammunition for Leopard 2A6 battle tanks, known for their high combat effectiveness, and spare […]
Terminal Autonomy, formerly known as One Way Aerospace, has announced the launch of mass production of the AQ-400 Scythe barrage munitions. Initially, it plans to assemble 100 units of kamikaze drones per month. In the future, production volumes will be increased to 500 units. The drone’s flight range is 750 km. To launch it, you […]
Defense concern BAE Systems has introduced a new technology for the manufacture of artillery ammunition that will simplify and speed up the production process. The new generation of NGAA artillery ammunition is intended to solve the key problem of cost and mass production. The current production problems should be solved by a comprehensive approach that […]
There are many types of ammunition designed to destroy armored targets. However, depleted uranium shells remain one of the most effective types of ammunition for anti-tank warfare. Depleted uranium is a product that arises in the process of enriching uranium for nuclear power. Its peculiarity is that it is more dense and has outstanding penetration […]
New US aid package includes 120mm tank ammunition from the armed forces’ own stockpiles The new $2.6 billion aid package from the United States includes a wide variety of ammunition, ranging from mortar shells and 122mm shells to anti-aircraft missiles for the Patriot. But this list also includes 120-mm tank ammunition, which, according to the […]
The most difficult situation with demining in Kharkiv Oblast. The State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations has published statistics that say the following – since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the specialists of the service have neutralized almost 310,000 munitions. So, from February 24, 2022, 769.5 square meters were […]
Russia is trying to buy ammunition for Soviet artillery systems from the republics of Central Asia. This was reported by the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense. The invading army wants to replenish the stocks of Soviet weapons and spare parts for military equipment. For this reason, the Russian Federation requested the […]