155 mm cylinder/ Photos; VEGA
VEGA has been specializing in the design and production of advanced nitrocellulose products for the defense sector for nearly 30 years. Its existing products, in particular combustible cases for propellant charges for mortar ammunition of all calibers, have earned recognition from domestic and international customers thanks to their exceptional parameters, high quality, reliability, and compliance with rigorous international standards.
To develop a new product of the highest parameters, VEGA’s research and development team is cooperating with the Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU), the author of the product’s design documentation. The new nitrocellulose cases for 155mm artillery ammunition will undergo detailed field tests. The aim of the cooperation is to create innovative, safe, and fully domestic technological solutions that will increase the independence of the Polish defense industry and strengthen supply chain security for the Polish Armed Forces and other NATO armies that use the 155mm artillery ammunition standard.
The new 155mm ammunition cases are based on proprietary technology developed by the company over more than two decades. They are distinguished by, among other features:
- high environmental resistance (storage temperature range from -50°C to +70°C);
- long storage life (over 10 years without loss of properties);
- smokeless combustion with minimal residue in the barrel bore;
- positive energy balance supporting the propellant charge performance;
- high resistance to mechanical damage.
VEGA’s production processes and finished products comply with key industry regulations and standards.
One of the foundations of VEGA’s success is a strong engineering base, built on experienced specialists and research staff affiliated with the Military University of Technology and the Military Institute of Armament Technology. The combination of academic knowledge and industrial practice enables the company to conduct advanced research and development work and implement innovative solutions meeting the demands of the modern battlefield.
The development of proprietary combustible cases for 155mm propellant charges is in line with the global trend of barrel artillery modernization and increasing the effectiveness of weapons systems. VEGA’s new products will be fully compatible with the most widely used NATO artillery solutions, while offering the high quality and operational safety well known from the Polish manufacturer’s mortar propellant charge cases.
“Our goal is to deliver solutions that combine the highest levels of quality, safety and innovation. Expanding our portfolio to include 155 mm systems is a natural step in VEGA’s development and a response to the needs of modern armed forces,” emphasized Lt. Col. Dr Eng. Jacek Dudziński, President and Founder of VEGA.
The introduction of the new products to the market is planned for the coming months. VEGA thereby confirms its position as an experienced and reliable partner for the defense industry in Poland and worldwide.
See also: