The British are testing RCH155

Military artillery that can fire on the move and hit targets 70km away has been secured under a major £52 million contract between the UK and Germany. The deal means the UK will receive a cutting-edge Early Capability Demonstrator (ECD) platform of the RCH 155, with two more going to Germany for joint testing.

This joint procurement demonstrates deepening defence cooperation between the UK and Germany under the Trinity House agreement signed in October 2024 – a landmark defence agreement that committed both nations to military collaboration.

RCH 155 is a long-term solution for the British Army’s Mobile Fires Platform requirement. Soldiers currently operate the 14 Archer artillery systems, which are the short-term replacement for the AS90 guns gifted to Ukraine. The RCH 155 is mounted on to a BOXER armoured vehicle and it can: Fire 8 rounds per minute while moving at speeds up to 100km/hM; hit targets in any direction without repositioning; travel 700km without refuelling – similar to the driving distance from Cornwall to Newcastle; operate with only 2 crew members thanks to cutting-edge automation. Unlike traditional artillery that needs to stop and set up before firing, this system shoots while on the move, making it faster and harder for adversaries to target.

As part of the contract, the UK and Germany will share test data and facilities, ensuring both nations get world-class equipment. This means both nations are accelerating procurement timelines whilst reducing costs – delivering better value for taxpayers and enhanced capability for both Armed Forces. ALL INFOORMATION about the RCH155.