British Army to be equipped with remote-controlled guns in 1bn deal

"Remote-controlled guns will soon become a part of the British Army's artillery as part of a 1 billion investment in defence. British soldiers will have access to 72 Remote-Controlled Howitzers 155mm (RCH-155), capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km (43.5 miles) away. The remote-controlled gun will be mounted on a BOXER chassis that can redeploy at speeds of up to 100kmph (62mph), making it harder for adversaries to target, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said."

"The platform can be operated at the push of a button from a crew compartment by just two soldiers. The guns will be manufactured on British soil by European companies Rheinmetall and KNDS, which the MoD estimates will support at least 500 jobs. Rheinmetall's Telford facility will manufacture the barrel, breech, recoil system and trunnions using British steel supplied by Sheffield Forgemasters news that comes after the prime minister announced on Tuesday that steel production would be nationalised."

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The Independent emphasizes fact-based reporting across political issues and states that donations fund journalists working on the ground without paywalls. The British Ministry of Defence plans a £1 billion investment to introduce remote-controlled artillery into the British Army. The program will provide 72 RCH-155 155mm howitzers capable of firing eight rounds per minute and striking targets up to 70km away. The guns will be mounted on a BOXER chassis that can redeploy at up to 100kmph, reducing vulnerability to enemy targeting. Operation will be possible from a crew compartment using a push-button control by two soldiers. Manufacturing will occur in Britain by Rheinmetall and KNDS, supporting at least 500 jobs and using British steel supplied by Sheffield Forgemasters.

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