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The Archer program began in 1995, marked by a slow but steady development process characteristic of Swedish defense projects. Following several years of design, the Swedish defense procurement agency collaborated with Bowers to produce two prototypes in 2003. Fast forward to 2023, and Sweden boasts a total of 48 Archer systems, with 24 currently deployed and the rest in storage awaiting potential deployment. Unexpectedly, rather than being sent to Norway as planned, eight Archer units found their way to Ukraine, where they underwent their first significant battlefield evaluation under the harsh conditions of Eastern Ukraine.
Unique Features of the Archer Howitzer
What differentiates the Archer from its counterparts?