18.09.2008 Archer Artillery System

The Archer artillery system will soon be in service. The government has made a decision on continued development and procurement of this modified Howitzer 77B. The decision is seen as an expression of Sweden’s will to strengthen its artillery capability, and a sign of Sweden’s commitment to intensified cooperation with Norway on national security. The government considers that joint development and procurement of Archer together with Norway creates conditions for an improved ability to collaborate in international operations. There are also opportunities to share the costs of teaching and training soldiers and costs for logistics, maintenance and modification of the systems.

Project ARCHER is the development of the next generation self-propelled artillery system. The concept was referred to as '155 mm haub 77BD', '155 mm FH 77BW' and/or 'REMO 77B' in earlier Swedish studies. The mandate of Parliament is required before Swedish procurement of this system. The government is expected to seek this mandate in its budget proposal for 2009.
Archer Facts:
- Range: 50 km with precision-guided shells
- Based on the Howitzer 77 B, but with a barrel 2 metres longer
- Top road speed: 70 km/h

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