Germany to hand over 12 additional PzH-2000 self-propelled guns to Ukraine

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said at the Ramstein base that Germany intends to transfer 12 additional PzH-2000 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine in 2024-2025.

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"We will be able to continue our support until 2026," the minister said.

According to him, six self-propelled artillery systems are to be delivered to the Ukrainian military this year, and the remaining six - next year. The total value of the deal is €150 million.

Earlier, Germany announced that it would provide 18 PzH-2000 self-propelled artillery systems, which will be delivered to Ukraine in 2026-2027. The new aid package brings the total number of planned air defence systems to 30. So far, Ukraine has already received 14 such self-propelled artillery systems from Germany and the Netherlands.

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The PzH 2000 is a modern German 155-mm self-propelled artillery system developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall. It was adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1998. The main feature of this system is its high rate of fire - up to 10 rounds per minute - and a range of up to 40 km with conventional shells and over 60 km with rocket-propelled grenades. The self-propelled gun has an armoured cockpit, automatic loading system and modern fire control systems. The PzH 2000 is used by the armies of Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and other countries.

Source: Tagesschau