The Ministry of Defense of Great Britain demonstrated the training of the Ukrainian military on the AS-90 155-mm self-propelled howitzers.

This is the second group of Ukrainian servicemen to complete training on these artillery systems.

Training is taking place at the Royal School of Artillery and is conducted under the supervision of officers and soldiers of the Royal Regiment of Artillery.

The Ukrainian servicemen are already prepared to fire with British self-propelled howitzers.

It is noted that the Ukrainian servicemen have been given bespoke training in all aspects of operating and maintaining the AS90 system. It was emphasized that both experienced soldiers and new recruits were trained.

The training program started in early February 2023.

The UK is handing Ukraine one AS-90 battery at “high readiness” and two more – “at varying states of readiness.”

As previously reported, Ukraine will receive 30 such self-propelled howitzers.

In total, more than 1,000 British military personnel participate in Ukrainian military training programs taking place throughout the UK.

In 2022, the UK provided Ukraine with £2.3 billion worth of aid.

AS-90

AS-90 is a British 155mm self-propelled artillery system developed by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering.

In total, the British Army received 179 units. The ACS armed six artillery regiments. AS-90 replaced the 105 mm FV433 Abbot and M109 self-propelled guns and trailed 155 mm self-propelled FH70.

Main characteristics

Crew – 5 people
Weight – 45 tons
Engine – turbo diesel engine with a capacity of 660 hp
Barrel length – 39 calibers
Range of firing with a conventional projectile – 24.9 km
Rate of fire – 3 shots per 10 seconds (burst), 6 shots per 3 minutes (intense)
Ammunition – 48 shells (31 turret and 17 hull)
Additional armament – 7.62 mm machine gun

The turret of the AS-90 is used in the production of Polish Krab self-propelled guns, which are also in service with the Ukrainian military.