27 mars 2023 | Local, Terrestre

Germany to buy up to 28 howitzers to help replace arms rushed to Ukraine

Germany aims to purchase up to 28 self-propelled howitzers to replace weapons rushed to Ukraine out of army stocks last year, according to a budget draft seen by Reuters on Monday.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/germany-buy-up-28-howitzers-help-replace-arms-rushed-ukraine-2023-03-27/

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