Is there a risk with the UK’s expedited RCH 155 artillery order?
Source: Army Technology
Original: https://www.army-technology.com/news/is-there-a-risk-with-the-uks-expedited-rch-155-artillery-order/
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The UK will acquire 72 RCH 155 howitzers to bridge a capability gap created after it donated all of its previous AS90 artillery to Ukraine.
Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Weapons & Equipment / Political-Military
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
72 howitzers
Activity
The UK will acquire new artillery to address a capability gap.
Location
United Kingdom
Unit
UK Armed Forces
Time
Current
Equipment
RCH 155 howitzers
Summary
The UK Armed Forces are acquiring 72 RCH 155 howitzers to address a capability gap created by the donation of AS90 artillery to Ukraine. This procurement is part of the UK's ongoing military modernization efforts.
Key Facts
- The UK is acquiring 72 RCH 155 howitzers.
- This acquisition is to fill a capability gap after donating AS90 artillery to Ukraine.
- The decision is part of the UK's military procurement strategy.