The United Kingdom announced a contract worth approximately $70.4 million to begin production of 37 artillery weapon systems for the new remotely operated RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer. The system will gradually replace the AS90 in the British Army.
This contract “Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation“It was concluded by ARTEC GmbHgo Boxer It will manufacture equipment for armored vehicle-based platforms.
The contract includes the production of key components of the artillery module, including the gun barrel, recoil system, obturator and muzzle ejector, as well as mounting structures that integrate the armament into the turret. RCH 155 is “Mobile Fires Platform” As part of the program, it was developed to restore and modernize the British Army’s long-range firepower capabilities following the provision of AS90 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.
In addition to system production, the project will also be located in Telford. Rheinmetall It involves large investments in facilities. It is home to the Gun Hall factory, which produces large-diameter artillery pieces, and around $39.9 million will be invested in expanding the facility, which is expected to create around 100 specialist jobs and strengthen the UK defense supply chain.
The RCH 155 is a system that combines the Boxer’s maneuvering module and a remotely operated turret, capable of firing up to 8 rounds per minute and hitting targets up to 70 km away. With a crew reduced to two and a top speed of approximately 100 km/h, it is designed to increase mobility and survivability on the battlefield, supporting the modernization of the UK’s ground forces.
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Ordered: 37 weapons systems for RCH 155.
Under a £53m contact to ARTEC GmbH by OCCAR, RCH 155 will eventually replace AS90 and will fire 8 rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away. £30m will go to @RheinmetallAG‘s manufacturing facility. More: pic.twitter.com/6w1pv6yFlA
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