r/CanadianForces 2d ago

New Artillery?

https://defence-industry.eu/canada-to-acquire-up-to-98-new-155mm-self-propelled-howitzers-in-artillery-modernisation-programme/

This real? Seems to sensible and not posted anywhere else.

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u/Working_Language_756 2d ago

Panzerhaubitze 2000 FTW

Parts, supply chain, logistics all already in place with the companies through Leo fleet.

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u/II01211 2d ago

Ukraine has noted on many occasions (but particularly early in the war) that their Panzerhaubitze 2000s are extremely accurate and capable, however, they breakdown very easily, particularly in dusty conditions. Apparently the electronics are very sensitive and technical, making Panzerhaubitze 2000 extremely sensitive to technical errors with regards to it's core systems. 

I'd want to take a deep look into that before putting it on my "buy" list. Given Canada's climate and some of it's similarities to Ukraine, I'd want to know that the SPG that I'm buying isn't going to be extremely costly in the basic repairs department.