Bulgaria, Soviet-era 122 mm 2S1 Gvozdika howitzer instead French CAESAR howitzer If this decision becomes final, Bulgaria's order will be used to facilitate international sales of the CAESAR system. It will exceed 2 billion Euros and will consolidate the system's popularity in the global market.
Modernization Step and NATO Compatibility
Bulgaria is one of the old Soviet-made systems more modern and NATO compatible aims to switch to equipment. Minister of Defense Atanas ZapryanovThe purchase is part of a broader program to modernize the country’s armed forces, supported by funding from the European Defense Industrial Development Program. Bulgaria aims to reduce its dependence on Soviet-made weapons systems and opt for Western technologies, amid growing security threats and changing geopolitical conditions.
CAESAR Howitzer: The Rise of the French Defense Industry
CAESAR (CAmion Equipe d'un Système d'ARtillerie), French KNDS France produced by, 155mm is a self-propelled howitzer system. For the first time 1994 CAESAR, which was introduced to the public in 2008 It has been used by the French army since 1970 and has served in various foreign missions of France (Afghanistan, Lebanon, Mali, Iraq).
CAESAR, 6 × 6 ve 8 × 8 It is a modular system that can be integrated into wheeled truck platforms and is an extremely light and portable artillery solution. 155mm/52 caliber cannon with standard ammunition 40 km, with advanced range munitions 50 km and can reach ranges above. Per minute 6 shots This howitzer, which has the capacity to do advanced fire control systems ve GPS assisted guidance It can hit targets with high precision.
International Sales and Increasing Demand
CAESAR, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Lithuania, Portugal, Czech Republic It has been preferred by NATO member and European countries such as. With the increasing orders, the French land-based defense industry, 20 Years After a break, it has regained a strong position in the international market. Estonya, became the first country to receive the CAESAR system.
This development CAESARIt is an important turning point for the adoption of by a wider user base and the revitalization of the European defense industry.
Bulgaria's Purchasing Process
This potential purchase by Bulgaria, French CAESAR howitzer By purchasing it directly, it will be able to obtain a more modern, high-range and effective artillery system. NATO compatible ve modular structureIt will be a step that will make significant contributions to Bulgaria's defense strategy and will have an impact on regional security dynamics.
