Ukraine has increased production of its 155mm Bohdana 2S22 self-propelled artillery system up from six units per month in 2023 to “more than 20” in 2025, according to the country’s Defence Procurement Agency (DPA).
In a social media post, citing a Washington Post article, the DPA said the increase in production had been possible “thanks to support of European partners” who were investing in the country’s defence industrial base.
While the DPA only provided a figure of “more than 20” Bohdana’s per month, another source told Army Technology they deliver as many as 36 systems in that time.
The DPA added that 85% of the components for the Bohdana are already produced in Ukraine, with plans to raise this figure to 95% by the end of the year.
While Ukraine has benefitted from ongoing European and historical US support, the need to develop its own weapon systems for use by its military has become increasingly critical as equipment stocks among donors dry up and battlefield losses mount.
Since Russia’s large-scale invasion in February 2022 and up to mid-2024, Ukraine has been given over 800 artillery systems of various calibres, according to Army Technology analysis.
This includes Western 155mm artillery such as the UK AS90, German PzH2000, Swedish Archer, France CAESAR, and US M777. With such as wide range of system, the logistics demands on Ukraine’s military will be significant.
The Bohdana: Ukraine’s own 155mm artillery
The Bohdana 2S22 is a 155mm wheeled self-propelled artillery system developed by Ukrainian industry for use by the country’s armed forces, comprising a 155mm main gun, reportedly with a range of 40-50km, mounted on a KrAZ 63221 6×6 high-mobility truck chassis manufactured by AutoKrAZ.
Funding for initial batches was known to have been provided by Western countries, including 18 units by Denmark in mid-2024, becoming the first Nato country to directly finance Ukrainian arms and ammunition production.
The first prototype of 2S22 Bohdana was showcased to the public as part of Ukraine’s 27th Independence Day parade, which was held in Kyiv in August 2018.
Additional reporting by John Hill.
