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Artillery: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 December 2025UIN 100633

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the K9-Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Many 155 mm Artillery systems, including K9-Thunder, were considered as candidates for the Army’s enduring artillery capability, prior to selection of the Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm for the Mobile Fires Platform.

The Army continues to evaluate its need against current conditions.

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