British Army to be equipped with 72 new long-range guns capable of hitting targets more than 40 MILES away

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British Army to be equipped with 72 new long-range guns capable of hitting targets more than 40 MILES away.

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The British Army is set to receive 72 advanced howitzers under a contract worth nearly £1 billion.The Remote Controlled Howitzers, designated RCH 155, possess the capability to strike targets positioned up to 70 kilometres away—more than 43 miles—whilst maintaining a firing rate of eight rounds per minute.The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has awarded the contract to ARTEC GmbH, a joint enterprise between KNDS and Rheinmetall, acting on behalf of the British Army.The procurement includes provisions for initial training and ongoing in-service support for the new artillery systems.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The deal represents the fulfilment of the Trinity House Agreement, enhancing defence cooperation between Britain and Germany whilst bolstering interoperability amongst Allied forces.Defence Secretary John Healey MP said: "This major investment is defence delivering for the battlefield and for Britain's economy."By securing next-generation artillery with Germany,...

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