In February 2024 France ordered 109 cannonhaubic CAESAR in the Mark II standard, which was the largest contract for this variety and the second largest order in past for Caesars (156 pieces bought by Saudi Arabia). This meant giving up the thought of upgrading the current Caesaric fleet in the Mark I standard, which then after donations to Ukraine was in the state [about 67 pieces](https://defence24.pl/power-arms/French-complements-cezarov-in-place-gift-for-Ukraine) (finally 76).
