Manufacturing woes hamper US 155-mm ammo production
Manufacturing problems are dashing the U.S. Army’s plans to boost production of urgently needed 155-mm howitzer shells, a government watchdog said.
By Michael Peck
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General Atomics awarded US Army contract for extended-range artillery round
During a test last year, the company's projectile hit targets more than 74 miles away after being fired from an M777 howitzer.
By Eve Sampson
Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Marine artillery shell explodes over highway during drill, police say
Shrapnel from an exploding 155mm shell damaged a police car as Marines fired rounds over a highway during a drill attended by Vice President JD Vance.
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visit
A plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections.
25th ID converts cannon artillery to rockets in its push to transform
Soldiers will receive 16 High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems, replacing much of the division's cannon artillery.
By Todd South
Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise
The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.
US, allies rush to refit their big guns with GPS protections
Russian jamming and spoofing had previously rendered some Western weapons ineffective in Ukraine.
By Linus Höller
US Army unit in Germany the first to field new rocket system
The brigade is the first in the Army fully equipped with the upgraded rocket system.
By Todd South
Army officer fined nearly $100,000 for harassing female officers
Prosecutors alleged Lt. Col. Benjamin West conducted a “step-by-step” escalation of sexual harassment of three female officers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
By Todd South
Army seeks 300 ground combat lieutenants to transfer to support jobs
In addition to beefing up five understrength branches, the Army is also looking for transfers into four functional area jobs.
By Todd South