40 × 53 mm Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
A dedicated ammunition variant supporting counter-unmanned aircraft system applications and the protection of military units, installations, and critical infrastructure against unmanned aerial threats.
40×53MM HV Grenade Series
40×53MM HV Grenade Series
40 × 53 mm High-Velocity Grenade Series
Dutch Production for
Dependable Defense Supply.
Dependable Defense Supply.
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV offers a comprehensive family of 40 × 53 mm high-velocity grenades, manufactured in the Netherlands for European, North American, and allied defense customers.
The 40 × 53 mm HV Grenade Series combines multiple ammunition types within one coherent product family. Dutch production provides greater control over quality, availability, configuration management, and long-term supply.
Product Portfolio
40 × 53 mm HV product range
40 × 53 mm High Explosive
A high-explosive ammunition variant developed for operational use with compatible 40 × 53 mm high-velocity weapon systems.
40 × 53 mm High Explosive Self-Destruct
A high-explosive variant incorporating a self-destruct function, expanding the available ammunition options for missions requiring an additional safety function.
40 × 53 mm High Explosive Air Burst
A high-explosive air-burst variant intended for applications where the effect is required above or near the designated target area.
European Industrial Base
Manufactured in the Netherlands
Production by Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV creates a European source for 40 × 53 mm high-velocity ammunition. Local manufacturing supports shorter supply chains, controlled quality assurance, and dependable availability for defense organizations and authorized system partners.
Our approach combines licensed production with Dutch manufacturing expertise, technical support, and lifecycle continuity. Product configuration, qualification, packaging, and delivery can be aligned with applicable customer requirements and regulatory frameworks.
Shorter Supply Chains
Controlled Quality Assurance
Configuration Management
Lifecycle Continuity
One Family · Multiple Applications
Four configurations within the AIA 40 × 53 mm HV Grenade Series
Counter-UAS, High Explosive, High Explosive Self-Destruct, and High Explosive Air Burst ammunition are available within one coherent product family.
Supply is subject to applicable export-control regulations, licensing requirements, contractual agreement, product qualification, and end-user approval.
