A contract in the low three-digit million euro range for 72 weapon systems confirms the RCH 155 programme’s industrial footprint in the UK – and signals growing demand across the wheeled artillery supply chain as the British Army modernises its land fires capability. Rheinmetall has confirmed a contract to supply weapon systems for the British Army’s RCH 155 wheeled howitzer programme, with deliveries planned between May 2028 and June 2031. The contract, signed in the second quarter of 2026 and valued in the low three-digit million euro range, covers 72 155mm L/52 RC weapon systems alongside onboard tools, contributions to…
