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Boxer Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 August 2024UIN 797

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his policy to continue the development of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155) with Germany.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Working with Germany through this landmark defence agreement to collaborate on the Boxer based Remote Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155), the Defence Secretary will build on existing cooperation, and develop this important programme to strengthen our respective artillery capabilities and promote shared national and European security objectives.

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