Lithuania plans to equip the Brigadier General Motiejus Pečiulionis Artillery Battalion with the CAESAR Mark II self-propelled wheeled howitzers by 2027. The acquired CAESAR (6×6) artillery systems is the best match for Lithuanian Armed Forces requirements, it is also basically the only battle-tested self-propelled wheeled 155 mm artillery system manufactured in a NATO or EU member state. Another argument that factored in the choice of the French system is compatibility of ammunition used for CAESAR Mark II and the tracked 155 mm PzH2000 artillery system that the Lithuanian Armed Forces already have.

Portugal signs framework agreement for CAESAR NG artillery systems

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Portugal’s Ministry of Defence has signed a framework agreement to purchase up to 36 CAESAR NG (Mark II) 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by KNDS France.