It is official: Ukraine will receive a new batch of French Caesar self-propelled artillery systems with a range of up to 42 km

French President Emmanuel Macron told France 2 that France is preparing new military aid for Ukraine.

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The new package will include a variety of weapons, including Caesar self-propelled artillery units. It is about 6 self-propelled artillery systems, which were specially created for the armed forces of Denmark. The Danish Caesar differs from the French with increased weight, ammunition to 36 rounds, and improved armor. Deliveries will start in the next few weeks.

Flashback

The Caesar is a French 155mm SAU designed to destroy manpower, artillery batteries, bunkers, and provide passageways in minefields and field barriers. The maximum range of the SAU is 42 km, although French self-propelled artillery installations CAESAR will be able to shoot up to 70 km has recently been introduced for installation. The Caesar SAU is capable of firing 6 rounds per minute. By the way, Ukraine currently has 18 such units in service.

By the way, in addition to an additional batch of Caesar SAU, France transfers three LRU multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine - a modified version of the M270.

Source: France 2