Artillery Systems
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Rheinmetall has secured a contract to deliver 72 weapon systems for the British Army's RCH 155 wheeled howitzer program. The deal includes associated equipment and services, valued in the low three-digit million-euro range. The contract is part of a joint UK-German program, with Britain ordering the artillery systems in May 2026.
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BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement to support local manufacture of the Light Gun artillery system in Ukraine. This will give Ukraine's defense industry access to the technical know-how behind the weapon. The agreement was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
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BAE Systems has delivered the first British-made artillery barrel forgings to Ukraine, marking the return of this type of production to the UK. This move is part of the UK's effort to rebuild its industrial capacity for producing howitzers in Sheffield. The delivery is a significant step in supporting Ukraine's defense needs.