RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer is the world’s most advanced artillery system, says KNDS
European land systems manufacturer KNDS has described the RCH 155 as the world’s most advanced artillery system following a recent contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence for deliveries to the British Army.
UK awards £1 billion RCH 155 artillery contract to strengthen British Army capability and NATO interoperability
The Ministry of Defence has announced a nearly £1 billion contract to procure 72 Remote Controlled Howitzers (RCH 155) for the British Army, marking a major step in the modernisation of the United Kingdom’s artillery capabilities.
UK and Germany sign £52 million contract for RCH 155 mobile artillery procurement and joint testing
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for advanced RCH 155 mobile artillery capable of firing while on the move and striking targets up to 70 kilometres away.
Rheinmetall to deliver weapon and electronic systems for German RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems
Rheinmetall is set to play a central role in the RCH155 wheeled howitzer project following a major order placed by the German Armed Forces with Artec GmbH.
Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS Deutschland under €1.2 billion deal
The German Armed Forces will introduce 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers after KNDS Deutschland received an order from ARTEC.
Germany officially hands over cutting-edge RCH 155 artillery system to Ukraine
The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm) combines the firepower of the Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer with the mobility of the GTK Boxer armoured vehicle.
German defence minister announces additional RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine
During the Ukraine Contact Group meeting on 9 January at Ramstein, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to providing Ukraine with additional RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers.
Switzerland completes practical testing for new artillery system
Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) announced on 3 September that it has successfully completed practical testing for three shortlisted artillery systems.
British Army selects RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer in MFP programme
RCH 155 will provide a world-class 155mm self-propelled artillery gun system to the Royal Artillery.
HENSOLDT supplies all-round vision system for RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer
The sensor solution provider HENSOLDT has sold its all-round vision system SETAS (See Through Armour System) to KNDS in Germany.
Switzerland evaluates RCH 155 and Archer howitzers in artillery modernization project
In the project for a new artillery system, Switzerland is entering another significant phase with upcoming mobility trials.
Bundeswehr selects RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer
According to German media reports, the Bundeswehr has chosen the RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer as its new 155mm artillery system.