# RDM to produce 40 mm grenades for Spain

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2022/04/rheinmetall-denel-munition-to-produce-40-mm-grenades-for-spain/
- Published: 2022-04-05T13:17:13+01:00
- Author: Sarah Lesedi

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) will supply 40 mm grenade ammunition to the Spanish
military under a recently signed contract, with deliveries to begin this year, till
2026.

“RDM, as part of the Rheinmetall Group, is proud to be selected by another NATO 
user for the supply of ammunition from South Africa into the NATO community, confirming
RDM’s status as the ‘System House for Indirect Fire’ providing innovative and reliable
solutions supported by self-developed technologies,” the RDM announced.

RDM will supply 40×53 mm high velocity grenades to equip the SB Lag-40 and Mk 19
grenade launchers in service with the Spanish Armed Forces. Deliveries will take
place over four years, starting in 2022.

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The 40 mm ammunition includes the High Explosive (HE) grenades, High Explosive Dual
Purpose (HEDP) and Practice Ammunition as well as Practice-Tracer Rounds.

All Rheinmetall high explosive HV and MV cartridges can be equipped with a unique,
jamming-proof, affordable airburst time-delay capability.

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While the medium velocity grenades has a muzzle velocity of 100 m/sec, the MV practice
and high-explosive cartridges can attain a range of up to 700 metres. Rheinmetall
MV cartridges can be used with most standard LV launchers.

The high velocity grenades has a maximum range of 2,200 metres with any standard
40mm HV automatic grenade launcher.

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In the past few months, RDM has witnessed significant windfall in defense orders.

This April, the Hungarian Ministry of Defence [contracted with Rheinmetall ](https://www.military.africa/2022/04/rdm-to-supply-artillery-rounds-to-hungary)
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.

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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