Top 5 African countries with the weakest self-propelled artillery units

The possession and capability of self-propelled artillery have become a major indicator of a country’s military sophistication.

Unlike traditional artillery, which needs to be towed into position, self-propelled artillery (SPA) is mounted on vehicles. This means it can fire heavy rounds and quickly relocate, making it essential for both attacking and defending in today’s fast-paced warfare.

In an earlier report about African countries with the strongest self-propelled artillery units, we noted that countries worldwide are pouring resources into self-propelled artillery systems to boost their military strength.

Whether it’s the cutting-edge tech of superpowers like the U.S., Russia, and China, or the expanding artillery forces of regional players in Africa and Asia, everyone is stepping up their game.

According to the report, military modernization is becoming a key focus across Africa, with countries like Egypt and Morocco developing strong self-propelled artillery (SPA) units to boost their defence and peacekeeping capabilities.

On the flip side, some African countries possess only a limited number of modern self-propelled artillery units. For instance, the Republic of Congo has just two such units, ranking 96th according to Global Firepower. Zambia follows closely with six units, placing 95th globally. Uganda also has six units and ranks 93rd.