A Slovak Ground Forces Zuzana 2 155mm howitzer fires a projectile during a US-Slovak live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, November 30, 2021. Slovak Ground Force’s 21st self-propelled howitzer battalion trained with NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland artillery assets to build combat readiness ahead of their movement to NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia. The battalion will join other multinational forces as part of the Canadian-led Battle Group in support of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jacob Bradford)
This was reported by the Slovak newspaper Denník N.
It is noted that the purchase of these self-propelled howitzers was financed by Denmark, Germany, and Norway as part of military aid. I
n total, within the framework of the joint project of the three countries, the Ukrainian Defense Forces will receive 16 Zuzana 2 self-propelled 155mm howitzers.
Background: Zuzana is a self-propelled artillery unit, a modification of the Dana self-propelled howitzer with a 155mm gun. This self-propelled howitzer is capable of firing up to 41 kilometers, and its automatic loading system allows for 6 rounds per minute or 16 rounds in 3 minutes.
As a reminder, Ukraine and Slovakia signed a contract for the production of Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers.
Photo: open sources
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