Germany has ordered the first 84 wheeled howitzers RCH155a $1.4 billion contract awarded to the German company ARTEC GmbH.
According to what was reported by Defence Blogthe purchase is part of a framework agreement between ARTEC and the German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), which plans to procure up to 500 systems, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029.
ARTEC it’s one joint venture Between KNDS Germany e Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbHresponsible for the family of armored vehicles Boxer. Under the program, Rheinmetall will provide ad ARTEC the electrical systems, software and 155mm weapon systems forRCH155.
L’RCH155acronym for “Remotely Controlled 155 mm Howitzer”, combines the automatic and remote-controlled artillery module with the protection and mobility of the wheeled armored vehicle Boxer.
The system was designed to offer the firepower and range typical of self-propelled artillery, while ensuring greater road mobility and reduced crew requirements.
According to the company, the fully automatic weapon system allows for firing on the move, a capability designed to reduce vulnerability during attack and disengagement operations. Targets can be hit accurately at ranges up to 40 kilometers.
The system was also designed for rapid operational readiness and sustained missions over long road distances, reflecting the emphasis on mobility. Thanks to the high level of automation, theRCH155 it can be operated by a skeleton crew of just two soldiers — a commander and a driver. This design aims to decrease the need for personnel while maintaining the artillery’s offensive capability.
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