The IDF’s new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer — also known as the SIGMA 155 — made its combat debut this week in southern Lebanon, delivering faster fire rates, longer range, and superior mobility.

This week, the IDF Artillery Corps conducted its first operational shelling with the new Ro'em self-propelled howitzer, in support of ground forces operating in southern Lebanon.

The 282nd Artillery Regiment used the Ro'em, also known as the SIGMA 155, to shell Hezbollah rocket… pic.twitter.com/Zhox4z5YSs

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The Roem artillery system by Elbit stands out as a cutting-edge, fully automated 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, capable of firing at least eight rounds per minute with an impressive range of up to 80 kilometers.

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