Armenia has begun receiving French CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems, which are actively used by the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This was reported by Defense Express, according to UNN.
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The first self-propelled guns were spotted during preparations for the First Republic Day parade on May 28. A video featuring the equipment was published by Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan. Back in 2024, Yerevan signed a contract with France for the supply of 36 CAESAR Mk1 systems.
Defense Express notes that CAESARs have become one of the most successful Western artillery systems in the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. They combine high mobility, firing range, and deployment speed, which has made them a "bestseller" on the international arms market.
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Earlier, Armenia had already purchased Indian ATAGS and MArG artillery systems. The latter is a lighter 4x4 wheeled self-propelled gun, which, according to the publication, may be useful for mountainous terrain.
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The French CAESARs have a 6x6 wheeled chassis and a longer 52-caliber barrel, providing better range and fire capabilities. Defense Express believes that the Armenian army will attempt to use the French and Indian systems in parallel for different types of tasks.
In recent years, France has been actively expanding military cooperation with Armenia. In addition to artillery, Paris has already supplied Yerevan with ACMAT Bastion armored vehicles and has discussed other defense projects.
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