Spanish Army places major order with Rheinmetall for 155 mm propellant charge modules

The Spanish Army has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall to supply around half a million modular propellant systems for 155 mm extended-range artillery ammunition, the German company announced on 1 August 2024.

The order, which was booked in July 2024, is worth up to EUR 205 million and is scheduled for delivery from mid-2024 to the end of 2025. It also includes an extension option for a further two years, which could significantly increase its value.

Against the backdrop of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the Spanish Army is looking to replenish its ammunition stocks. In this context, the procurement of propellant charge modules for the M109 self-propelled howitzers and SIAC 155 mm towed howitzers is taking place.

The current contract signing is one of several orders placed by the Spanish Army this year. In April 2024 Rheinmetall announced that the group had received an order in the high-double-digit-million-euro range to supply mortar shells. In March 2024 Rheinmetall received an order to supply 155 mm artillery ammunition worth over EUR 200 million by the end of 2025.