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UK inks deal with Germany for next-generation mobile artillery system
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom has finalized a £52 million ($70 million) agreement with Germany to acquire a new generation of mobile artillery capable of firing while in motion, with a striking range of up to 70 kilometers (43.5 miles).
Under the contract, the British Army will receive an Early Capability Demonstrator (ECD) version of the RCH 155 artillery system, while Germany will receive two additional units for joint testing, according to reports.
This deal is part of growing defense collaboration between the two countries under the Trinity House agreement, a landmark pact signed in October 2024 to strengthen military cooperation.
The RCH 155 is set to replace interim systems, following the temporary deployment of 14 Archer artillery units that were introduced after the UK transferred its AS90 guns to Ukraine. Unlike conventional artillery that must halt and set up before firing, the RCH 155 can shoot on the move, allowing forces to strike rapidly and reposition before enemy counterfire.
UK Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP said: “The British Army will soon have new artillery that can fire on the move. This builds on lessons from Ukraine, enabling our Army to hit targets 70km away and move fast away from returning fire so they can fire again.”
He added: “The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of being able to fire rapidly and move, and it is such lessons that are informing our procurement decisions and helping us deliver on the Strategic Defense Review.”
The agreement also includes joint sharing of testing facilities and data, which is expected to accelerate development while reducing costs for both nations.
Under the contract, the British Army will receive an Early Capability Demonstrator (ECD) version of the RCH 155 artillery system, while Germany will receive two additional units for joint testing, according to reports.
This deal is part of growing defense collaboration between the two countries under the Trinity House agreement, a landmark pact signed in October 2024 to strengthen military cooperation.
The RCH 155 is set to replace interim systems, following the temporary deployment of 14 Archer artillery units that were introduced after the UK transferred its AS90 guns to Ukraine. Unlike conventional artillery that must halt and set up before firing, the RCH 155 can shoot on the move, allowing forces to strike rapidly and reposition before enemy counterfire.
UK Minister for Defense Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP said: “The British Army will soon have new artillery that can fire on the move. This builds on lessons from Ukraine, enabling our Army to hit targets 70km away and move fast away from returning fire so they can fire again.”
He added: “The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the importance of being able to fire rapidly and move, and it is such lessons that are informing our procurement decisions and helping us deliver on the Strategic Defense Review.”
The agreement also includes joint sharing of testing facilities and data, which is expected to accelerate development while reducing costs for both nations.
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