Switzerland wants to procure German Piranha IV tanks
Published: Tuesday, Nov 5th 2024, 12:10
Updated At: Wednesday, Nov 6th 2024, 00:59
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The Swiss Army's M109 self-propelled howitzers, which have been in service for over fifty years, are soon to be replaced. It is now clear that the new artillery system is to be purchased in Germany. The choice fell on Piranha IV tanks from the armaments company KNDS.
The Federal Office of Armaments (Armasuisse) has made this type selection, as was announced on Tuesday. The plan is to finalize the procurement of the new "AGM Artillery Gun Module" system with the 2025 Armed Forces Dispatch. Parliament will have the final say.
The systems of two manufacturers were in the running: KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, the Swedish company BAE Systems Bofors AB. After a detailed evaluation of the tests, clarifications and offers, the German system was chosen, as Armasuisse announced.
It is not yet clear how much the procurement will cost. According to Armasuisse, the contributions for the 2025 Armed Forces Dispatch are being prepared.
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