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Ukraine Almost Doubles Production Rate of Bohdana Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Ukraine has significantly expanded the production of its domestically developed 155-mm Bohdana self-propelled howitzers, reaching a monthly output of up to 36 units, according to Army Technology on April 25.
Previously, Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency reported a production rate of “over 20” units per month. However, citing its own sources, Army Technology states that the current output has increased to as many as 36 howitzers each month.
Production of the Bohdana system began in early 2023. Since then, at least five versions have been developed, featuring different chassis and cabin configurations. The howitzer has been equipped with a ballistic radar system and other upgrades over time.
According to the report, the manufacturing process has been dispersed across multiple locations, including some facilities abroad, to ensure continuity even in the event of strikes on production sites. Critical components are duplicated at different locations to prevent disruption.
The cost of a single Bohdana howitzer ranges between €2.3 million and €2.8 million, depending on the chassis used.
Currently, more than 85% of the components required for the Bohdana system are produced within Ukraine. Officials aim to increase this figure to 95% by the end of 2025.
The Bohdana howitzer has already been delivered to at least 18 Ukrainian Defense Force brigades, including army artillery units, marines, National Guard formations, and a consolidated National Police brigade. Units equipped with the Bohdana system have also been identified among special forces of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate.
In addition to the self-propelled version, the first towed variant, known as the Bohdana-B, has entered service, initially equipping the 47th Artillery Brigade. Currently, the Bohdana-B uses a carriage from the Soviet-era Giatsint-B gun, but a new carriage design is expected by the end of 2025.
The Bohdana project, which started development in 2015 at the Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Building Plant, achieved combat deployment during the battle for Snake Island in 2022 and was officially adopted into service in 2023. Its 155-mm caliber aligns with NATO standards, offering a maximum firing range of up to 60 kilometers and a top speed of 80 km/h for the wheeled platform.
Production of indigenous artillery systems like Bohdana has become increasingly critical as Ukraine faces ongoing battlefield equipment losses and limited stocks among its international partners.
Since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has received over 800 artillery systems from its allies, including British AS90s, German PzH2000s, Swedish Archers, French CAESARs, and American M777s.
Earlier, Ukraine’s defense industry announced plans to double Bohdana howitzer production by addressing chassis shortages, with officials stating that output could reach 40 units per month or more once supply issues are resolved.
