# RDM to supply artillery rounds to Hungary

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/04/rdm-to-supply-artillery-rounds-to-hungary/
- Published: 2022-04-04T09:35:24+01:00
- Author: Sarah Lesedi

The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply an extensive
package of ammunition worth several hundred million euros. The order encompasses
ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles, main battle tanks, artillery, and decoy
systems. Delivery is starting in 2023 and is to be complete by 2031.

The package includes three variants of 30×173 mm ammunition; 120 mm tank ammunition;
and 155 mm artillery shells, including propelling charges and fuzes. Also on order
are 40 mm and 76 mm decoy cartridges for the Rosy and Maske smoke/obscurant systems,
plus 12.7 mm and 7.62 mm machinegun ammunition.

“We are extremely honoured that Hungary has once again entrusted us with the task
of modernising its military”, declared Rheinmetall chief executive Armin Papperger.“
We’re delighted to be cooperating with our Hungarian friends in another key military
capability.”

Rheinmetall said the new order makes it one of the Hungarian military’s top ammunition
suppliers as the Rheinmetall Group will be supplying ammunition for Hungary’s three
main ground combat systems: the Leopard 2A7+ main battle tank, the PzH 2000 self-
propelled howitzer and the new Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle

RDM has consistently received large amount of orders for it’s ammunition which ranges
from the 105 and 155 mm artillery shells, 60, 81 and 120 mm mortars, 40 mm grenades
and 76/62 mm shells, and mine breaching systems.

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Two years ago, RDM [secured a contract](https://www.military.africa/2020/12/rdm-bags-40-and-76-mm-ammunition-contract-from-international-customer)
for 40 mm grenade and 76 mm naval gun ammunition from an international client.

That same year, RDM was [awarded a contract ](https://www.military.africa/2020/11/rdm-bags-40-mm-medium-velocity-ammunition-contract-with-sandf)
to supply the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) with new 40 mm medium
velocity ammunition for the newly purchased Y4 grenade launchers from Milkor, as
part of Project Kamogelo.

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This order came on the heels of another contract [signed to supply 60mm conventional mortars](https://www.military.africa/2022/04/rdm-to-supply-artillery-rounds-to-hungary/military.africa/2020/11/south-african-army-orders-60-mm-mortar-from-rheinmetall)
to the South African Army.

To improve it’s ammunition performance, Rheinmetall Denel Munition [signed a ten-year agreement with Northrop Grumman](https://www.military.africa/2021/04/rdm-northrop-grumman-signs-jv-on-future-artillery-ammunition-technology)
to develop precision and long-range ammunition technology for future artillery operations.

The [agreement](https://www.military.africa/2021/04/rdm-northrop-grumman-signs-jv-on-future-artillery-ammunition-technology)
signed this February 2021, will see the joint venture focus on developing and offering
enhanced ammunition technology to the international market, including the United
States, to support future artillery operations.

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