1995-1998Earlier technical studies of 155 mm howitzer 77AD
2002-2003Technical studies of REMO 155 mm howitzer 77B
2004-2006Feasibility study
Manufacture two test guns
The first scheduled for delivery in April 2005
The second scheduled for delivery in November 2005
In-depth technical studies
Trials and testing
2006-2007Product definition
2007-2008Series construction/production of ARCHER
2009-2013Delivery of ARCHER to the Swedish Armed Forces
2011Trained and ready ARCHER battalions
Besides the wheel-driven artillery gun, the ARCHER system consists of:Ammunition re-supply vehicle (ARV)
Support (maintenance) vehicle
Newly developed ammunition
Archer klar för serietillverkning (26. März 2010)
FMV inleder förhandlingar om Archer (19. August 2009)
First prototype of artillery system Archer (3. Juli 2009)
The delivery of the prototype one is an important milestone for the project and an important part in the forthcoming series of contract negotiations with Bofors.
Project Archer has previously had two experimental pieces which, for an untrained eye, might look like prototypes. The experimental pieces aim was to test and develop the idea of a wheeled autonomous artillery system and test the new technology in different environments and contexts and in particular to develop methods for the use of artillery.
Then there is still some developments, there will be some differences on the prototype one and two. The cab of the prototype which has not, for example, the same protection as the cab at the prototype two and on the next series of products. Prototype one has the Swedish configuration and prototype two, Norwegian configuration.
The two prototypes will be verified and completed in spring 2010. Archer Artillery System is then fully mature and the first production delivery to Sweden and Norway starting in 2011.
Sweden Green Lights Archer Acquisition (11. September 2008)
Regeringsbeslut om Archer (2. September 2008)
Den nya artilleripjäsen Archer är snart i tjänst. Regeringen har fattat beslut om fortsatt utveckling och anskaffning av denna modifierade Haubits 77B.
The new artillery system Archer is in service soon. The government has made a decision to continue with the development and procurement of this modified Howitzer 77B
Regeringen anser att en gemensam utveckling och anskaffning av Archer tillsammans med Norge skapar både förutsättningar för förbättrad samverkansförmåga i internationella insatser. Dessutom finns det möjligheter till delade kostnader för utbildning och träning av soldater samt för logistik, underhåll och modifieringar av systemen.
The government considers the joint development and acquisition of Archer with Norway, which creates for both opportunities for enhanced interoperability in international efforts. Additionally, there are opportunities to share costs for education and training of soldiers as well as for logistics, maintenance and modifications to the systems.
I samarbetet med Norge ingår även en svensk anskaffning av den fjärrstyrda vapenstationen Protector. För att fatta beslut om en svensk anskaffning av detta system behövs bemyndigande från riksdagen. Regeringen avser begära detta i budgetpropositionen för 2009.
The cooperation with Norway also includes a Swedish acquisition of the remotely controlled weapon station Protector. To decide on a Swedish acquisition of this system authorization from Parliament is necessary. The Government intends to request it in the 2009 Budget Bill.
- http://www.armyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1327
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