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
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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
How the Army is maturing tech for an air defense cannon
The Army is pursuing technology that will tailor cannon artillery, along with hypervelocity projectiles, to air defense missions.
By Jen Judson
US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
In a world of drones, Ukraine’s artillerymen rushed to defend Kharkiv
The tide is turning, thanks in no small part to donated Western arms like the venerable M777 towed howitzer, but their effectiveness has taken a hit.
By Thomas Mutch
Army to test hypervelocity projectile for 155mm cannon artillery
The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons.
By Jen Judson
US to send $225 million military aid package to Ukraine, officials say
The new package includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault.
WWII vet says ‘greatest generation’ fits because ‘we saved the world’
100-year-old WWII vet Andy Negra Jr. proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation.”
US to announce $275M in artillery and ammo for Ukraine, officials say
The anticipated announcement comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region.
Soldier indicted and accused of selling sensitive military information
The soldier is accused of selling national defense information and faces charges for bribing a public official.
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
Two new missiles in the pipeline for longer-range Army fires
The Army is slated to have two new missile systems in soldiers’ hands in 2024.
By Todd South