by | Dec 19, 2023 | Security
In early 2023, the U.S. transferred 300,000 155mm artillery shells from its War Reserve Material stockpile in Israel to Ukraine. At the time, it was the only conflict with heavy U.S. involvement. After Hamas’s Oct. 7 terrorist attack, that’s no longer true. Now,...
by | Dec 19, 2023 | Security
SAO PAULO — Czech firearms and ammunition producer Colt CZ plans to buy competitor Sellier & Bellot for $350 million, the former announced Monday. Pending “regulatory approval in various countries,” Colt CZ is expected to finalize the deal in the first half of...
by | Dec 19, 2023 | Security
MILAN — The two Nordic countries have signed a joint declaration to send additional combat vehicles to Ukraine in their latest show of support for the embattled country, as another year of repelling Russian forces will soon draw to a close. The letter of intent,...
by | Dec 18, 2023 | Security
PARIS — Germany approved orders for more than $400 million worth of 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine in recent days, in separate deals with Rheinmetall and an unidentified French company. The German army placed an order for several tens of thousands of shells for...
by | Dec 18, 2023 | Security
LONDON — Britain has mounted its first defense trade mission to Ukraine as the government here steps up efforts to secure military business with Kyiv. The mission saw companies including BAE Systems, Babcock, Thales, KBR and AMS join the British government-led trip to...
