Northrop Grumman Expands Medium Caliber Ammunition Co-Production with Lithuania
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania have formalized their intention to expand co-production of medium-caliber ammunition through a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 24, 2025, in The Hague, Netherlands.
The MOU represents a significant milestone in enhancing technology and manufacturing expertise with Lithuanian industry, which is crucial for replenishing stockpiles and improving munitions supply chains. This project will include collaboration with Nammo Defense Systems, further supporting local Lithuanian defense manufacturing while accelerating delivery capabilities to Lithuania and NATO allies.
Northrop Grumman stands as a leading producer and innovator in ammunition, offering a comprehensive family of medium caliber tactical and training ammunition, designed for high levels of accuracy and versatility to neutralize various threats.
Northrop Grumman Vice President Steve O’Brien, Lithuania Minister of Defence Dovilė Šakalienė, and Nammo CEO Morten Brandtzæg signed an MOU during the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum. They were joined by Scott Delius, Defense Advisor for the U.S. Mission to NATO. (Photo Credit NATO)
Executive Perspectives:
Dovilė Šakalienė, Minister of Defence for Lithuania, remarked, “This MOU is essential for the development of the national division by 2030 and for strengthening the capabilities of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. It will enhance national strategic autonomy in defense and deepen partnerships with NATO allies the United States and Norway. The planned production of ammunition is of critical importance to the Lithuanian Armed Forces, our allies, and Ukraine.”
Rimantas Šadžius, Finance Minister of Lithuania, added, “The investment and expertise of our allies in the USA and Norway in the implementation of this ammunition production project with Giraitės Ginkluotės Gamykla will significantly contribute to strengthening the national defense industry and security not only in Lithuania but also in the entire region, including Ukraine. The development of the defense industry and investment in production must come without delay.”
Loreta Maskaliovienė, Vice Minister of Defence for Lithuania, stated, “By strengthening our national defense industry, we are investing in both technological capabilities and Lithuania’s resilience to crises. This will allow us to better equip our armed forces and help Lithuania become an important link in international supply chains. It is a long-term investment in national and regional security that will yield results today and in the future.”
Steve O’Brien, Corporate Vice President and Global Business Development Officer at Northrop Grumman, noted, “This is another example of Northrop Grumman’s commitment to international defense partnerships that advance NATO capabilities. This collaboration both expedites delivery of a critical defense need and delivers sustained industrial benefits to the United States and Lithuania.”
Morten Brandtzæg, CEO of Nammo, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “Nammo is delighted to be part of this initiative. Together with Lithuania and Northrop Grumman, we will work to strengthen and expand the industrial base and supply allied defense.”
Details:
For decades, Northrop Grumman’s innovations in ammunition have led to advanced defense solutions. The company is recognized as a technology leader in the design, testing, and production of a complete family of medium caliber ammunition, providing effective and lethal capabilities in anti-armor, anti-material, ground suppression, air defense, and shipboard-defense applications. This ammunition can be deployed from land-, air-, and sea-based platforms globally.
Source: Northrop Grumman (2025-06-24T12:00:00Z)
