The British Army is to be equipped with 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) under a nearly £1 billion contract – the most significant British artillery procurement in a generation, and a direct response to the capability gap created when the UK donated its AS90 systems to Ukraine in 2023. The contract, awarded by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on behalf of the British Army to ARTEC GmbH – a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall – includes initial training and in-service support, with first deliveries expected in 2028. The programme is expected to support at least 500…
