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German KNDS develops unmanned RCH 155 howitzer with autonomy challenges

Bottom line

German firm KNDS is developing an unmanned RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer with a claimed range over 60km, though full autonomy and EW resilience remain key challenges.

Why it matters

The development of an unmanned, long-range howitzer by a key NATO supplier could enhance artillery survivability and effectiveness, but EW vulnerabilities may limit its operational utility in contested environments.

German defence firm KNDS is developing an unmanned variant of the RCH 155 self-propelled howitzer on a tracked chassis with a LORAS 155mm module. The system claims a range of over 60km, extendable to 80-100km with special ammunition. However, achieving full autonomy and resilience against electronic warfare are identified as significant technical hurdles for the platform.

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  • Telegram channel:Історія_Зброї (Istoria Zbroi)source Corigin t.me
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    Німеччина розробляє безекіпажну САУ RCH 155 на гусеничному шасі з дальністю стрільби понад 60 км Німецький оборонний концерн KNDS працює над створенням безекіпажної самохідної артилерійської установки на гусеничній платформі з артилерійським модулем LORAS калібру 155 мм. Система

NamedRCH 155LORASKNDSTopicsdronesmanufacturinggermany

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Robot War (2026). German KNDS develops unmanned RCH 155 howitzer with autonomy challenges. Hetzner OSINT, 21 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-21--german-knds-develops-unmanned-rch-155-howitzer-with-autonomy-challenge/

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  title = {German KNDS develops unmanned RCH 155 howitzer with autonomy challenges},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-21--german-knds-develops-unmanned-rch-155-howitzer-with-autonomy-challenge/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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