In 2020, a significant acquisition was made and FMG became part of the MSM GROUP . Fábrica de munitiones de Granada is comprehensive manufacturer of single and two-base propellants and propellant charges, rockets, artillery, mortar and tank ammunition.
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Nitrocellulose is processed at the factory into single and two-base propellants and propellant charges, special M4A2 propellant charges for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition.
The main product of the FMG is tank ammunition. Currently, the production is based on two calibres, 105 and 120 mm, both meet the strict requirements of the STANAG regulation.
The production programme of mortar ammunition consists of 60, 81 and 120 mm calibres. They are filled with TNT and powder charges. Completion, lacquering and final assembly is mainly done by hand.
Extensive experience in the production, research and development of various types of missiles according to NATO standards, primarily the production of warheads, rocket motors, assembly and completion of rockets.
1324
First written mention of gunpowder production in Granada
1867
First lot of smokeless powder, i.e. nitrocellulose-based propellant, produced
1950
First lot of nitrocellulose, the basic raw material for the production of smokeless propellants and other propellants, produced
1970
First assembled LCA - large calibre ammunition. This involved filling, assembling and packaging the ammunition
1984
First lot of spherical propellant produced. It is a smokeless propellant that is produced in the form of small spheres
1986
First missile production programme, specifically the first pieces of a surface-to-air missile called Roland were produced. Subsequently, other rockets such as Mistral and Spike were produced
2001
Acquisition of the factory by General Dynamics + large order for the Spanish Army. This was for large-caliber ammunition
2005
First lot of 120 mm tank ammunition produced - this was specifically ammunition for Spanish Leopard tanks.
2006
First production of warheads for Meteor air-to-air missiles - research and development was also carried out here.
2007
First production of fire & forget Spike LR anti-tank missiles (long range - range over 4,000 metres) for Spanish models
2009
First production of Fire & forget Spike ER anti-tank missiles (extended range - range over 8,000 metres) for Spanish models
2015
First lot of propellants produced that complies with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
2019
Establishment of a company called FMG - Fábrica de Municiones de Granada (formerly Sánta Barbara Sistemas).
2020
Acquisition by the holding company of the MSM Group.
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Unique anniversary, 700 years on the scene
