KONŠTRUKTA - Defence's 155mm BIA 6x6 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) makes its international debut at DSEI 2023 London
Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic
13.09.2023
A Slovak MOD Delegation, led by Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer, is visiting DSEI London 2023 these days. Stated-owned KONŠTRUKTA - Defence's 155mm BIA 6x6 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) is making its international debut at the DSEI exhibition in London.
The BIA howitzer project combines the strengths of KONŠTRUKTA - Defence's 155mm ZUZANA 2 and EVA howitzers into one compact artillery system. Furthermore, this new howitzer gun system integrates the lessons learned from the ZUZANA 2's operational deployment to Ukraine and the learnings from international military exercises as part of NATO's enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Latvia.
Speaking from DSEI London 2023, Deputy Defence Minister Marian Majer said: "Making progress in sales and advances in development and innovation is great news for the Slovak defence industry. At this international trade show, we have confirmed that Slovakia has a lot to offer to the world as the Ministry of Defence remains committed to setting positive conditions for the expansion of our companies, including to promoting their products abroad."
As Director General of KONŠTRUKTA - Defence Alexander Gurský explained, compared to the 155mm ZUZANA 2 SPH, the BIA comes lighter and more mobile with raised suspension for greater ground clearance, whilst maintaining the same firepower and other parameters. In contrast to the 155mm EVA SPH, the BIA carries a larger supply of ammunition, offers enhanced crew protection, and features upgraded automated reloading and fire control systems.
The 155mm BIA 6x6 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) prototype will be showcased at the International Defence Exhibition Bratislava (IDEB) 2023 on 3-5 October 2023.
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