04.08.2026 23:20
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius let slip the presence of RCH-155 in Ukraine, which Berlin had not officially announced until now. With Pistorius's statement, it was revealed that the world's first advanced howitzers capable of firing on the move were sent to Ukraine about two years ago.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made a striking statement regarding military aid to Ukraine during his visit to the defense industry company KNDS factory in the city of Kassel.
Pistorius, who let it slip that RCH-155 wheeled howitzers, which the Berlin administration has not officially confirmed, were sent to Ukraine, thus publicly mentioned the delivery for the first time.
“THE FIRST HOWITZER SENT TO UKRAINE WAS HERE”
Germany had previously announced that Ukrainian soldiers were training on RCH-155 systems but had not confirmed that these weapons were delivered to Ukraine.
Speaking in front of the RCH-155 exhibited at the KNDS factory, Pistorius said, “This wheeled howitzer is highly appreciated in Ukraine.”
The Minister continued his words as follows: “Right where you are standing now, ladies and gentlemen, I believe two years ago, the first wheeled howitzer sent to Ukraine was located.”
Pistorius's remarks were interpreted as the first clear admission by official authorities that the RCH-155s had been delivered to Ukraine.
CAN FIRE WHILE MOVING
RCH-155, one of the advanced artillery systems of the German defense industry, stands out with its ability to fire while moving. The system, which is a world first, can fire 9 rounds per minute and reach a range of over 50 kilometers.
The RCH-155, which has a fully automatic turret, can reach speeds of over 100 kilometers per hour on the road. The fact that the vehicle can be operated with only a two-person crew is also among the prominent features of the system.
PLANNED TO SEND 54 UNITS TO UKRAINE
Ukraine is planned to receive a total of 54 RCH-155 units from Germany, enough to equip three artillery battalions. The German army, on the other hand, has an order for 84 RCH-155 units.