A French Caesar self-propelled howitzer fires into the Middle Euphrates River Valley in Southwest Asia, Dec. 2, 2018. As part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, they are supporting the Syrian Democratic Forces as they clear the last remaining pockets of ISIS from the Middle Euphrates River Valley and pre-vent them from fleeing into Iraq. In conjunction with partner forces, Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve defeats ISIS in designated areas of Iraq and Syria and sets conditions for follow-on operations to increase regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mikki L. Sprenkle)
This information was announced by the French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu.
Ukraine has already contributed to this program by purchasing six Caesar units and is ready to invest part of its resources in armaments. France is also encouraging allies to participate in the production project.
According to the minister, France will be able to produce 78 Caesar SAUs this year by reducing the production cycle of one unit from 30 to 15 months. The manufacturer, Nexter, has created the necessary reserves and mobilized human resources.
At the same time, France will increase the supply of ammunition for the new howitzers to three thousand per month. Previously, Ukraine received from one to two thousand shells.
The Caesar self-propelled howitzer, designed for the NATO standard caliber of 155 mm, is intended for destroying enemy forces, artillery batteries, fortifications, as well as creating passages in minefields. Its effective firing range is up to 42 km. Ukraine received 30 Caesar units from France, and Denmark promised to provide an additional 19 to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2023. The first SAUs arrived in April 2023.
It was previously reported that France would increase the production of Caesar self-propelled howitzers. The Nexter factory in Roanne, France, will increase the production of artillery systems to eight units per month starting from next year.
Photo: United States Army
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