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Ukrainian Border Guards Receive Cutting-Edge 155mm Dita Self-Propelled Howitzer
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Ukrainian border guards received a 155mm Dita self-propelled howitzer, adding to their arsenal as they prepare to deploy the advanced artillery system against Russian forces, Militarny reported on January 30.
The troops are already training on the Czech-made howitzer, which will soon be used on the front lines as part of Ukraine’s defense efforts.
Previously, Militarny reported that the Netherlands ordered 9 Dita howitzers from the Czechia for Ukraine, later increasing the order to 15 units.

However, it remains unclear whether the howitzers now in use by Ukraine’s border guards came from this batch or were acquired through another procurement channel, such as a direct state defense order.
The Dita self-propelled howitzer was developed and manufactured by Czech defense firm Excalibur Army, based on the design of the Czechoslovakian Dana vz. 77 wheeled howitzer.
Ukraine’s Azov Brigade was the first to receive the DITA. Previously the brigade relied on towed artillery systems to fight Russian forces. According to the serviceman of the brigade, the system has proven itself and performs very well in live fire.
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One of its standout features is its high level of automation. Unlike traditional artillery systems, the commander does not need to manually operate the weapon at a firing position. Instead, all fire control data is entered into an onboard computer, and the gunner receives automated targeting and firing instructions.
The Dita’s ballistic computer calculates fire parameters, while the system automatically loads shells, adjusts targeting, and fires without manual intervention.
The howitzer boasts a rapid rate of fire at 5-6 rounds per minute, a 40-round ammunition capacity, and a firing range of up to 39 kilometers.
Its high mobility and off-road capabilities allow for quick repositioning after firing, reducing vulnerability to enemy counterattacks and making it highly effective in dynamic battlefield conditions.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces struck a reinforced Russian bunker in the occupied Kherson region using a US-supplied M712 Copperhead guided artillery shell, completely destroying it.