At MSPO 2025, Ukraine presented its 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer, a combat-tested artillery system manufactured by KZVV. Designed from the ground up to meet NATO standards, the Bohdana represents Ukraine’s shift from battlefield improvisation to full-scale industrial production, positioning the country as both a wartime innovator and an emerging defense exporter.
Mounted on a high-mobility 8×8 chassis, the Bohdana features a 52-caliber barrel, a 23-liter chamber, and a maximum firing range of over 41 km. It can deliver both direct and indirect fire, using the full range of standard 155mm NATO ammunition, including extended-range and precision-guided rounds. With elevation angles from -5 to +65 degrees, the system offers flexible fire support across varied terrain.
The vehicle includes a fully armored cabin, integrated fire control systems, and a five-man crew. It carries 20 rounds onboard and employs shoot-and-scoot tactics to minimize vulnerability to counter-battery fire. With a mass of 28 tons, it balances firepower with mobility, enabling fast deployment and survivability in contested environments.
Combat experience has shaped the Bohdana’s design — most notably during the 2022 strike on Snake Island, where it proved its long-range precision capability. Its barrel life of 9,000 rounds and current production rate of up to 30 units per month underline Ukraine’s ability to sustain both domestic requirements and potential exports.
Entirely built in Ukraine, the Bohdana demonstrates industrial independence by eliminating reliance on foreign suppliers. Its success challenges the dominance of Western manufacturers, offering a cost-effective, battlefield-proven alternative attractive to nations seeking NATO-standard artillery without political restrictions tied to EU or US arms sales.
The Bohdana’s debut at MSPO 2025 reflects more than a technical achievement — it symbolizes Ukraine’s transformation into a competitive defense producer, leveraging frontline experience to deliver scalable, export-ready artillery systems for modern warfare.
