General · 14 May 2026

Britain Buys 72 New Army Howitzers

More than 500 jobs will be supported as Britain replaces artillery systems previously sent to Ukraine. The government said on Wednesday it will spend £1 billion on 72 remote-controlled RCH 155 guns for the British Army, with the first vehicles due in 2028. Germany-based ARTEC GmbH won the contract, while parts will be built at factories in central and northern England.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 May 2026 at 5:21

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