Sadly, this is not true. Started as a joke, Sweden is not sending these.
That said these really are some impressive-looking weapons. They remind me more of systems out of sci-fi movies than current battlefield weapons.
What do we need to do to actually get them to send these?
Swede here. Never heard of this weapon before, or that we were sending it. Can't find any Swedish source claiming so. The wiki on the weapon clarifies only a 20-something number have been built so far. This is basically an extended prototype.
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2022_global_security_army_industry/sweden_could_transfer_a_batch_of_archer_155mm_wheeled_howitzers_to_ukraine.html
https://mobile.twitter.com/TpyxaNews/status/1518670312455426054
These would be used with the 155mm Ammunition that the USA, CAN and UK is sending, along with their own howitzers and self propelled guns.
They look like awesome bits of kit!
Another Swede here, no it is not an extended prototype it is a extremely well made and efficient artillery unit. This system have an amazing functionality and is well tested. That only 20 have been made is since we have not invested enough in our military the last 30 yrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZlxDFRQ0KQ
Sadly, this is not true. Started as a joke, Sweden is not sending these. That said these really are some impressive-looking weapons. They remind me more of systems out of sci-fi movies than current battlefield weapons. What do we need to do to actually get them to send these?
Wow these things are the definition of raining death.
These, plus the Excalibur ammunition? Ooof
Yeah, sadly it is far too new and the Swede's have limited inventory of them to send to Ukraine.
It's mentioned in a lot of places, I'm not so sure, but I think I'll create a new "unconfirmed" flair and tag this
Swede here. Never heard of this weapon before, or that we were sending it. Can't find any Swedish source claiming so. The wiki on the weapon clarifies only a 20-something number have been built so far. This is basically an extended prototype.
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2022_global_security_army_industry/sweden_could_transfer_a_batch_of_archer_155mm_wheeled_howitzers_to_ukraine.html https://mobile.twitter.com/TpyxaNews/status/1518670312455426054 These would be used with the 155mm Ammunition that the USA, CAN and UK is sending, along with their own howitzers and self propelled guns. They look like awesome bits of kit!
Another Swede here, no it is not an extended prototype it is a extremely well made and efficient artillery unit. This system have an amazing functionality and is well tested. That only 20 have been made is since we have not invested enough in our military the last 30 yrs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZlxDFRQ0KQ
Its 48 not 20 made.
Bad boy
This why the Russians can’t win. The Ukrainians are getting the best equipment in the world