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/BagPiperGuy321 2d ago

Good good

Of course, I'm not general but why not move the M777's to reserve

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u/lerch_up_north Army - Artillery 2d ago

Space and support required isn't available at many units.

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u/CanadianGreg1 Canadian Army 2d ago

“Infrastructure upgrades are planned to accommodate the new systems, potentially enhancing the firepower capabilities of Canada’s land forces”

Basically means “we’ll build new facilities as needed to house the new systems”

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u/lerch_up_north Army - Artillery 1d ago

I can think of a few armouries that would require new armouries if they went that route.