VEGA, in cooperation with the Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU), is intensifying its research and development efforts on advanced nitrocellulose combustible cases for 155 mm Modular Artillery Charge Systems (MACS) – the standard artillery calibre used by NATO armed forces. The new solutions, which will be introduced to customers in the coming months, represent another step in the company's technological advancement and a response to the growing demand of the defence market.

For nearly 30 years, VEGA has been continuously developing and manufacturing advanced nitrocellulose products for the defence sector. Its products, particularly combustible cartridge cases for mortar propelling charges across all mortar calibers, are recognised by domestic and international customers for their exceptional performance, high quality, reliability and compliance with stringent international standards.

To develop a new product with the highest performance parameters, VEGA's research and development team is cooperating with the Military Institute of Armament Technology (WITU), responsible for preparing the design and technical documentation for the project. The new nitrocellulose combustible cases for 155 mm Modular Artillery Charge Systems (MACS) will undergo comprehensive field testing. The objective of this cooperation is to create innovative, safe and fully domestic technological solutions that will increase the independence of the Polish defence industry and strengthen supply chain security for the Polish Armed Forces and other NATO armies using the 155 mm artillery standard.

The new 155 mm MACS cases are based on VEGA's proprietary technology, which has been continuously developed for more than two decades. Their key characteristics include:

• high environmental resistance (storage temperature range from -50°C to +70°C);

• long-term storage stability (more than 10 years without loss of properties);

• smokeless combustion with minimal combustion residues in the bore;

• additional energy contribution supporting the propellant charge;

• high resistance to mechanical damage.

VEGA's manufacturing processes and finished products comply with key industry regulations and standards.

One of the foundations of VEGA's success is its strong engineering background, built on the expertise of experienced specialists and researchers associated 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 activities and implement innovative solutions addressing the requirements of the modern battlefield.

The development of proprietary combustible cases for 155 mm Modular Artillery Charge Systems (MACS) is part of the global trend towards the modernisation of tube artillery and increasing the effectiveness of weapon systems. VEGA's new products will be fully compatible with the most widely used NATO artillery solutions, while offering the high quality and safety of use already well known from the Polish manufacturer's mortar propelling 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," emphasised Lt. Col. Dr Eng. Jacek Dudziński, President and Founder of VEGA.

The introduction of the new products is planned for the coming months. VEGA thereby confirms its position as an experienced and reliable partner for the defence industry in Poland and worldwide.