A delegation of the Brazilian Army, headed by the head of the Army Projects Office, General Rocha Lima, began from June 19 to 22 a series of activities in the People’s Republic of China to identify opportunities for cooperation in the area of strategic projects, especially in the program of obtaining wheeled artillery. an unprecedented capacity in the Brazilian Land Force.
The trip began with a visit to the facilities of the state giant Norinco in the city of Qiqihaer, where artillery equipment is manufactured, where the military had the opportunity to attend a shooting demonstration of the SH 15, 155 mm and 52 calibers.
During the event, the capabilities of the weapon were verified, which is presented as one of the options of the Force to equip some Artillery units of the Brazilian Army in the future. The system is currently used by the armies of China, Pakistan and Ethiopia.
The Brazilian delegation at the Chinese Army Artillery Institute in the city of Nanjing. Photo: Norinco
The Brazilian delegation then visited the Chinese Army Artillery Institute, located in the city of Nanjing. During the activity, it was possible to see how the training of specialists in the use of the means of fire support of that nation is structured.