Britain just made it official: all 99 of its remaining AS-90 self-propelled howitzers now belong to Ukraine. The confirmation didn’t come from a flashy press conference or a big public announcement; it slipped out through a Freedom of Information Act response, stamped, scanned, and quietly posted online like some forgotten relic from a filing cabinet.
In today’s video, I break down what this disclosure really means for Ukraine’s artillery war, why the AS-90 still matters on a drone-infested battlefield, and how this fits into the long-term shift from Soviet-era pieces to NATO-standard 155mm firepower.
The AS-90 is a Cold War bruiser built for speed, shock, and rapid fire missions.
• 45 tons, 55 km/h on tracks
• 155mm cannon with 30+ km range using base-bleed shells
• Multiple Round Simultaneous Impact capability
• Travel-to-fire time under a minute
• Crew of five who can fire, scoot, and stay alive
This is the kind of artillery Ukraine loves: rugged, reliable, and simple enough to keep running even when you are knee-deep in mud and your workshop is a tarp over a trench.
I cover how the British Army retired these pieces at the perfect moment. London is moving to the new Archer system, which freed up the AS-90 fleet just in time for Ukraine’s most important artillery phase of the war. Instead of scrapping them, Britain shipped them east, along with spare hulls, M109A4BE howitzers, and L119 towed howitzers. This package makes the UK one of the biggest artillery donors to Ukraine, full stop.
If you care about how Ukraine’s artillery war is evolving, why Western howitzers matter, and how this FOIA leak quietly confirms a major shift in the ground war, you’ll want to watch this one.
Have a great week, and hats off to the Brits for putting steel where it counts.
Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Crimea is Ukraine.
tldr: A recent Freedom of Information request brought to light the United Kingdom’s quiet provision of 99 AS-90 artillery pieces to Ukraine. This significant military analysis details how this substantial aid, including the British AS90, was uncovered and its impact on the ongoing Ukraine war. This move highlights the strategic importance of artillery systems in modern conflict and UK’s continued support.
Credit to : Wes O’Donnell