The Rapid Production of Caesar Self-Propelled Howitzers for the Ukrainian Army

TLDRThe French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzer is playing a crucial role in the Ukrainian Army's artillery. The production time has been reduced to just 15 months, and Ukraine plans to acquire a total of 78 Caesars. France will produce 60% more Caesars than before, aiming for a fleet of 109 units by 2031.

Key insights

🔫The French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzer is key for the Ukrainian Army's artillery capability.

The production time for the Caesar has been reduced from 30 months to just 15 months.

🇺🇦Ukraine plans to acquire a total of 78 Caesars to strengthen its arsenal.

🇫🇷France will produce 60% more Caesars than before, aiming for a fleet of 109 units by 2031.

💣The Ukrainian Army's consumption of 155 mm shells rose to approximately 100,000 shells during the counter-offensive.

Q&A

What is the production time for the Caesar self-propelled howitzer?

The production time for the Caesar has been reduced from 30 months to just 15 months.

How many Caesars does Ukraine plan to acquire?

Ukraine plans to acquire a total of 78 Caesars.

How many Caesars will France produce?

France will produce 60% more Caesars than before, aiming for a fleet of 109 units by 2031.

What was the Ukrainian Army's consumption of 155 mm shells during the counter-offensive?

The Ukrainian Army's consumption of 155 mm shells rose to approximately 100,000 shells.

How long does it take for the Caesar to fire the first round?

It takes less than one minute for the Caesar to fire the first round.

Timestamped Summary

00:31The French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzer plays a key role in the Ukrainian Army's artillery.

01:14The production time for the Caesar has been reduced to just 15 months.

01:19Ukraine plans to acquire a total of 78 Caesars.

01:29France will produce 60% more Caesars than before, aiming for a fleet of 109 units by 2031.

03:40During the counter-offensive, the Ukrainian Army consumed approximately 100,000 shells.