Ukraine to receive 12 Caesar units from France

Ukraine will receive 12 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems from the Franco-German defense group KNDS. The contract was signed the day before.

This was announced by French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecorneuil, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing his Twitter post.

On the sidelines of an industrial forum in Kyiv, the KNDS group signed a contract to supply Ukraine with 12 Caesar artillery systems. The supplies will be financed by Ukraine.

According to the minister, the deal is part of efforts to increase the production capacity of the defense industry to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

Caesar

Caesar is a modern self-propelled artillery system that combines mobility, accuracy and firepower. It is able to quickly turn around, fire a volley and leave the position, avoiding return fire.

Caesar is used by many armies around the world due to its versatility. It can be used in various conditions, from deserts to mountainous areas. The system is equipped with an automated fire control system, which significantly increases the efficiency of firing.

Caesar plays an important role in modern armed conflicts, providing artillery support to ground forces.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 05/10/2024