33 Self-Propelled Howitzers Face Modernization

April 17 2017

Czech Republic

The Czech Defense Ministry has awarded domestic firm Tatra Trucks a contract to modernize more than 30 self-propelled howitzers, reports the Czech News Agency.

The US$59.6 million deal covers the upgrading of 33 Dana howitzers. Deliveries are scheduled from 2018 to 2020, according to Czech daily E15.

The contract was awarded without a tender because Tatra manufactures the chassis for the vehicle, according to the military.

The modernization includes guided firing system and...

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