# Ukraine Pursues Vulcano Shell Procurement

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense signed memorandums of understanding with Germany’s Diehl Defence on October 4, 2026, including one covering precision-guided artillery ammunition that may lead to procurement of 155 mm Vulcano shells. The purchase is not finalized, and no contract value or confirmed quantity has been reported. An industry source suggested several hundred shells could arrive before the end of 2026 if conditions are favorable, but that timing remains unconfirmed; Vulcano compatibility and performance depend on the artillery system used.

- Diehl Defence is the prospective supplier under the MoU; Leonardo is identified as a co-developer of the Vulcano ammunition family.
- Contractors should distinguish the signed memorandum from a finalized award and assess system compatibility before making delivery or performance assumptions.
- The reported possibility of delivery before year-end is conditional and unconfirmed. Germany’s earlier procurement of 255 Vulcano shells for Ukraine provides a historical precedent, but does not confirm the scope of this potential purchase.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
- Office of the President of Ukraine

### Vendors
- Diehl Defence (MoU signatory and prospective supplier of precision-guided artillery ammunition)
- Leonardo (Co-developer of the Vulcano ammunition family)

### Sources
- [RT @velitesgear | Full Text Article: https://t.co/whFsQ2zcS0 | Author: @militarnyi Ukraine May Procure Vulcano Precision-Guided Artillery Shells for Long-Range Guns 
Ukraine may plan to procure 155 mm Vulcano long-range artillery shells after signing a memorandum of understanding](https://x.com/velitesgear/status/2109291388105793978) - twitter-defense