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Ukraine Receives 26 Archer Self-Propelled Howitzers From Sweden as Frontline Artillery Use Intensifies (united24media.com)

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“Sweden has gifted Ukraine 26 Archer self-propelled howitzers. Ukrainian forces, including the 45th Artillery Brigade, have highly praised the system for its exceptional effectiveness against Russian positions at distances of up to 50 km. However, intensive use of the Archers has led to rapid barrel wear, prompting the delivery of more than in mid-2025,” the Embassy wrote on X.

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Each Archer can fully deploy in just 20 seconds.

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https://united24media.com/latest-news/inside-ukraines-fastest-counter-battery-weapon-the-archer-howitzer-14876

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[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 4 days ago

Long read indeed but interesting. Thanks :)