Effective immediately, RUAG Ammotec and the Austrian Federal Armed Forces will be working together even more closely, RUAG announced Monday.

The formal partnership was officially sealed with a military ceremonial act on 7 November 2018 (photo) at the military school in Bruckneudorf (Burgenland).

This close cooperation between industry and the military is intended to systematically improve the understanding of military national defense through the exchange of experience at various levels. Georg Coester, General Manager of RUAG Ammotec Austria, is pleased about further strengthening the ties between the Federal Armed Forces and Austria’s market leader in ammunition sales:

“This partnership is unique for RUAG Ammotec Austria. Both sides are operating as long-term, reliable partners, mutually benefiting from know-how, jointly driving projects and organizing top class events with soldiers at the military school. Bundling our strengths and activities is certain to help considerably broaden the understanding of military national defense among the population.”

RUAG is an international technology enterprise based in Switzerland. The RUAG Ammotec division is the European market leader for small caliber ammunition, hunting & sport, army & public authorities as well as pyrotechnic elements and industrial components. RWS, ROTTWEIL, GECO and NORMA are among the company’s best-known civilian brands.