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A Panzerhaubitze 2000 in Ukraine. Photo: RFE/RL

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Two-thirds of German howitzers await repairs as bureaucracy slows Ukraine’s combat capabilities

European arms manufacturers push for a 'military Schengen zone' as Ukrainian forces grapple with extended repair times for essential Western artillery systems.

byOlena Mukhina

The Telegraph: British defense giant BAE builds new howitzer plant to help Ukraine

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Latest news Ukraine

The Telegraph: UK defense giant BAE builds new howitzer plant to help Ukraine

Production of M777 howitzers will begin in 2025 at a newly leased Sheffield facility, marking BAE Systems' return to UK artillery manufacturing.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

FT: North Korea sends 50 heavy Koksan howitzers, 20 rocket systems to Russia for Kursk offensive against Ukraine

Military equipment capable of striking targets 60 kilometers away has already arrived.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Screenshot from the Reporting from Ukraine video, 12 August

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Frontline report

Frontline report: Ukraine gains more territory in Kursk in 3 Days than Russia in 3 months in Kharkiv

Following Ukraine's swift incursion into the Kursk oblast, Russian military analysts estimate it could take up to a year for Russian forces to reclaim the lost territory if Ukrainian troops entrench their positions.

byReporting from Ukraine

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer. Image: RFE/RL

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Military tech

Rheinmetall’s Ukrainian expansion is building a defense industry powerhouse

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is investing heavily in Ukraine, setting up joint production facilities for armored vehicles, ammunition, and air defense systems. The move aims to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities and position Rheinmetall as the "number one option for the Ukrainian army."

byOlena MukhinaandbyBohdan Miroshnichenko

France to manufacture 78 Caesar howitzers for Ukraine - Defense Minister

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Latest news Ukraine

France to deliver 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery units and shells to Ukraine

France also intends to supply Ukraine with 80,000 shells for 155mm guns this year, a significant increase from the 30,000 provided since the start of the large-scale invasion.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Latest news Ukraine

Netherlands orders 9 Czech howitzers to aid Ukraine

The Netherlands to send nine self-propelled howitzers, which can hit targets tens of kilometers away. “Ukraine has a great need for this weapon,” the Netherlands Defense Ministry reported.

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine receives 26 advanced howitzers from Czechia

One of the received Dana-M2 howitzers featured in the New Year’s greeting on the Facebook page of the 56th Separate Motorized Infantry Mariupol Brigade.

byIryna Voichuk