Germany begins to produce RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine

Germany begins to produce RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine

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Germany has started to produce the RCH 155 Boxer Remotely Controlled Howitzer for Ukraine.

The relevant statement was made by Advisor to Kraus-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) Nicholas Drummond on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Sometimes combining two proven solutions in a new concept can be revolutionary while avoiding significant risk. Boxer RCH155 production for Ukraine has commenced,” Drummond wrote.

A reminder that, on December 7, 2022, Germany’s Federal Government announced the preparation of 18 RCH 155 howitzers for Ukraine.

Earlier, the German mass media reported on Kyiv’s intentions to purchase 18 RCH 155 howitzers. According to them, the contract value was estimated at EUR 216 million.

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