UK to spend 1.35 billion on remote controlled howitzers for British Army gap closing

Published on 14 May 2026

Deliveries start in 2028 with 72 remote controlled guns

The UK will invest about one billion pounds, roughly $1.35 billion, to buy 72 remote-controlled RCH 155 howitzers to modernize the British Army and address a war-fighting capability gap. Deliveries are set to begin in 2028, and the contract is expected to support more than 500 UK jobs as the vehicles are designed for long-range fire and high-speed movement.

UK plans to spend about $1.35 billion on 72 RCH 155 howitzers
The deal aims to close a war-fighting capability gap for the British Army
Remote-controlled artillery deliveries are expected from 2028
Contract is projected to support 500 plus jobs in the UK

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UK to spend 1.35 billion on remote controlled howitzers for British Army gap closing

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