So the U.K. has selected the replacement for the AS-90 artillery we sent to Ukraine, it is a German gunned version of the Boxer which we operate at the moment, it does seem an odd choice in that we have purchased 14 Swedish Archer systems, I wonder if they will be a short term backfill now? Firing up to 9 rounds per minute for the new system will soon eat through the 30 rounds it carries,
It also says develop, so is probably not off the shelf again, and it’s not tracked either.
The UK and Germany have unveiled plans to jointly develop the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System (RCH 155), which will be mounted on Boxer armoured vehicles.
on Boxer armoured vehicles.
This announcement was made during a meeting between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin.
The new-built artillery systems will be constructed in both the UK and Germany, promising to bolster job creation and strengthen the defence manufacturing sectors of both nations, according to the Ministry of Defence.
The collaboration comes at a crucial time as Europe faces renewed security challenges. The system is designed to provide the armed forces of both countries with a significant enhancement in ground warfare capabilities.
Prime Minister Sunak spoke of the importance of the partnership, stating, “The UK and Germany are European powerhouses. Together, we are stronger – whether that is defending against Russian aggression or driving economic growth and technological advance. Today we are opening a new chapter in our relationship, one that will make us safer and more prosperous. At this dangerous moment for the world, the UK and Germany are standing side by side to preserve security and prosperity at home and across our continent.”
https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/brit...llery-systems/