An RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer clad in camouflage netting. The British Army intends to purchase 72 of the howitzers from manufacturer Rheinmetall, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2028. (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG)

The British Army Is Spending $1.3 Billion on New Artillery Guns

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The UK Ministry of Defence announced its intent to buy 72 new RCH 155 howitzers from Rheinmetall—improving interoperability with Germany, which will also use the gun in the near future.

The British Army is getting a new artillery gun.  

London signed a $1.3 billion (£1 billion) contract with Rheinmetall for the delivery of 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155), according to a Ministry of Defence news release.

The British Army Is Getting RCH 155 Artillery Guns

The British Army chose Rheinmetall’s RCH 155 as its next artillery gun. Deliveries will begin in 2028, and the army expects to have a minimum deployable capability ready within the decade. Although the British military did not specify how many RCH 155s are necessary to achieve........

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