UK Government Orders 72 RCH 155 Artillery Systems to Boost Defense Capabilities
The United Kingdom has placed an order for 72 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled artillery systems to replace the AS90s that were transferred to Ukraine. This contract, valued at approximately £1 billion ($1.3 billion), includes crew training and in-service maintenance support. The Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) signed the contract on behalf of the British Army with ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall. The production will involve local manufacturing, with the artillery systems' components being produced at Rheinmetall’s facility in Telford, UK. The initiative is expected to create 100 new skilled jobs at Rheinmetall’s facility, support 100 jobs at KNDS Stockport, and another 300 jobs across the broader UK supply chain. 
