Ammunition

Canada’s Department of National Defence awarded Speer Ammunition a contract for Gold Dot G2 9mm Luger 135-grain ammunition, with supply covering up to 4.2 million rounds over as many as three years. The value, award date, and delivery schedule were not disclosed, so the maximum quantity should not be treated as a guaranteed order.

The Army awarded Amentum Services a $608,999,219 contract for depot operations staffing through 2031, with about $121.9 million obligated at award. Separately, MSM North America can compete for task orders under a five-year, approximately $4.17 billion ammunition-plant modernization framework; selection does not guarantee work or a share of its ceiling.

Canada’s Auditor General found that the Department of National Defence and Public Services and Procurement Canada did not manage ammunition stocks to meet Canadian Armed Forces needs for routine use and strategic reserves. Defence industry experts say clearer government direction and more predictable planning are needed, but the report identifies no active solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline.

Canada’s Auditor General was scheduled to report on October 29, 2026, on whether National Defence managed ammunition stocks and Public Services and Procurement Canada purchased munitions to meet regular-use and strategic-reserve needs. Findings are not confirmed in the source, but could shape stockpile priorities and procurement practices amid a $1.4 billion push to expand domestic production.

Anticipation of German defense budget approvals is driving interest in Rheinmetall's potential orders. Companies should prepare for emerging opportunities in defense procurement, particularly as Germany seeks to enhance military capabilities before year-end.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has signed memorandums with Diehl Defence for potential 155 mm Vulcano shell procurement. While delivery of several hundred shells may be anticipated by year-end, uncertainties remain regarding finalization and compatibility with existing artillery systems.

Adani Defence secures a five-year contract to supply 7.62 mm ammunition for AK-203 rifles, boosting India's defense manufacturing. This deal supports the Make-in-India initiative and enhances local production capabilities, particularly in Uttar Pradesh.

The U.S. Army has begun construction on the Future Artillery Complex to modernize 155mm ammunition production. This facility introduces cutting-edge automation and digital technologies, which signal enhanced procurement opportunities for defense contractors and technology firms in both production and supply chain management.

Rheinmetall has launched shipments of new 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine from its Unterlüß facility, part of a multi-million euro NATO-funded contract. However, NATO faces critical supply shortages of cotton linters, essential for nitrocellulose production, necessitating urgent expansions in Europe's ammunition production capabilities.

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has awarded a RM150 million contract to Ketech Asia Sdn Bhd for small arms ammunition supply, amid critical shortages. This contract will ensure a steady supply of ammunition for national defense and fosters domestic production capabilities, reinforcing the nation's military readiness.

NATO is boosting procurement efforts in ammunition and armored vehicle production, significantly benefitting Rheinmetall AG. This uptick signals expanding defense budgets among member states like Germany, providing new opportunities for contractors and suppliers in the defense sector.

The U.S. Army has awarded Day & Zimmermann a $2.3 billion contract to operate and modernize the Hawthorne Army Depot until December 2046. This contract will enhance the Army's ammunition logistics capabilities and offers extensive opportunities for firms involved in defense and environmental services.

The U.S. Army is enhancing small-caliber ammunition production through a new 6.8mm facility at LCAAP. This move aims to improve soldier lethality as part of the Next Generation Squad Weapons program, creating procurement opportunities for defense contractors in the ammunition sector.

Sweden Ballistics has raised €30 million for a groundbreaking TNT manufacturing facility in Nora, Örebro County. This historic initiative aims to produce over 4,000 tonnes of TNT annually by 2028, reinforcing European ammunition supply chains amid heightened defense expenditures and geopolitical tensions.