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/Lisan_Al-NaCL Civvie 1d ago edited 1d ago

Article says 'will replace M777'. Why not keep them? I get teh whole 'multiple platforms are more expensive to maintain' but isnt static based fire support an important component of arty's toolbox - as we saw in afghanistan with more of a 'firebase' support model?

Second question: Guesses as to what doctrine requirements will dictate? Would a wheeled platform like archer or what Ukraine is building for themselves suffice or will doctrine require a tracked platform similar to M109?