Nuremberg, February 9, 2026 – On February 24, 2026 the RWS GmbH, in collaboration with Enforce Tac, will host the second edition of the Ammo Symposium as part of the international Enforce Tac, the annual international fair for security and defence. Pressing issues and confirmed speakers promise an extraordinarily interesting event for a selected professional audience.
Building on the successful inaugural edition in 2025, this year’s Ammo Symposium continues to provide a unique platform to discuss the most pressing challenges and solutions in ammunition procurement. Leading representatives from industry, politics, and the military will convene to highlight progressive and proven strategies, as well as innovative approaches to support a resilient ammunition supply.
Titled “MASTERING THE AMMUNITION PROCUREMENT IN TIMES OF COMBAT READINESS: From Strategies and Solutions to Joint Planning and Supply,” the symposium focuses on strategic procurement, joint planning, and supply considerations in an increasingly complex environment.
First confirmed speakers include Lieutenant General Kai Rohrschneider (Commander Allied Joint Support and Enabling Command, NATO), Major General Adrian Ciolponea (SACT Representative Europe, NATO), Ignas Marcinkevičius (Defence Stream Lead, Invest Lithuania), Joakim Sjöblom (CEO, Sweden Ballistics) as well as Wolfgang Kudoke (Vice President Operations, RWS GmbH).
The program brings together leading experts from across Europe and beyond for an exclusive, high-level exchange, featuring expert presentations, best-practice insights, and a concluding panel discussion with key stakeholders from across the ecosystem – designed for a selected audience shaping the future of ammunition procurement.
Dirk Prehn, General Manager of the RWS GmbH, emphasizes the importance of joint planning and the role of innovation in meeting evolving requirements: “Innovation is the key to a more secure future of ammunition production. To meet the rising requirements, we need to rethink technology, quality, and speed of production.”
THE KEY INFORMATION:
• WHAT: Ammo Symposium 2026 @Enforce Tac
• WHEN: February 24, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 03:00 PM
• WHERE: NürnbergMesse, NCC Ost, Room St. Petersburg, Nuremberg, Germany
• HOW: Registration for attendance required: https://www.enforcetac.com/en/programme/expert-symposia#ammo-symposium
Enforce Tac and the Ammo Symposium address a professional audience from armed forces, authorities, and relevant institutions. Media representatives may apply for journalist accreditation.
RWS – Ignition Technology since 1886
RWS GmbH is one of the leading international manufacturers of small-calibre ammunition, ammunition components and pyrotechnic elements for hunting, sporting and industrial applications as well as for government, military authorities and agencies. The company, founded in 1886 as Rheinisch-Westfälische Sprengstoff-Actien-Gesellschaft, has been part of Beretta Holding since 2022. Further information on RWS GmbH https://www.rws-technology.com/en
With more than 50 global subsidiaries, Beretta Holding Group stands as a world-renowned leader with a distinguished reputation in the fields of hunting, sports shooting, and defense & law enforcement sectors thanks to its wide selection of premium products. More information on Beretta Holding Group: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / https://berettaholding.com
RWS is a proud member of the Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) alliance, a strategic collaboration of Beretta Holding companies engaged in supporting the Defense and Law Enforcement community through designing, manufacturing and distributing advanced weapon systems, ammunitions, (electro-) optics, clothing and accessories. Masters of excellence and innovation, these companies have focused their combined technical expertise to become a single source partner to supply governments and agencies with strategic tools to address the requirements of modern combat and policing. More information on Beretta Defense Technologies: https://www.berettadefensetechnologies.com/
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