UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime)

Agency

UK Ministry of Defence / OCCAR

Award ID

Ceiling value

~£1B / $1.35B

Vehicle

OCCAR prime contract

Awarded

2026-05-13

Period of performance ends

• CompanyARTEC GmbHMunich-based joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall managing the Boxer armored-vehicle family and the RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer program.

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What is the UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime) contract?

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) awarded ARTEC GmbH — the Rheinmetall/KNDS Deutschland joint venture — a nearly £1B ($1.35B) prime contract on behalf of the British Army for 72 RCH 155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers (the 'Mobile Fires Platform' requirement), including initial training and in-service support, replacing the AS90 tracked howitzer fleet. Deliveries run May 2028-June 2031. Rheinmetall's own weapon-system-assembly subcontract under this program is captured separately (see rheinmetall-rch155-british-army-2026).

Which agency awarded the UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime) contract?

The UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime) contract was awarded by UK Ministry of Defence / OCCAR under a OCCAR prime contract vehicle.

How much is the UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime) contract worth?

The UK Mobile Fires Platform — 72 RCH 155 Howitzers (Prime) contract has a value of ~£1B / $1.35B, awarded on 2026-05-13.

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