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Ukrainian soldiers prepare a U.S.-supplied M777 howitzer to fire at Russian positions in Kherson region, Ukraine, Jan. 9, 2023.

How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

A group of U.S. and allied troops and contractors is using phones and tablets to provide maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

15 months ago

More tests in store for farther-shooting howitzers

Advances have more than doubled the howitzer's ranges already.

By Zamone Perez

16 months ago

From howitzers to suicide drones: Pentagon seeks right ‘balance’ on training Ukrainians on new arms

As the war in Ukraine drags into its third month, the United States is trying to figure out the best way – and the best pace – to train Ukrainian troops on how to use the Western arms flooding into the besieged nation.

By Stephen Losey and Joe Gould

24 months ago

Calling all weapons makers: Pentagon seeks new ideas to arm Ukraine

In its effort to quickly arm Ukraine against Russia, the Pentagon has announced the equivalent of an open casting call for companies to offer weapons and commercial systems that can be rushed to the fight.

2 years ago

Best pics of the week: June 20, 2021

USS Lassen steams in the Atlantic, CH-53E maintenance at Fallon, fast-rope from a CH-47 at the African Lion exercise, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

Best pics of the week: April 18, 2021

A day battle drill at the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, refueling a Raptor over Alaska, an aircraft fire drill on the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

3 years ago

US Army nears choosing first battalion for extended-range cannon

The Army is moving closer to fielding its new long-range cannon as it prepares to announce the first unit to receive the capability ahead of a yearlong operational assessment.

3 years ago

US Army mobile howitzer shoot-off participants emerge

The Army has picked its mobile howitzer candidates for its upcoming shoot-off in the Arizona desert. Those participating companies are beginning to emerge.

3 years ago

The Army is ‘making artillery great again’

The Army plans to have a battalion's worth fielded by 2023.

4 years ago

US Army takes 40-mile shots from extended-range cannon in demo

The Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery system demonstrated it can reach targets nearly 70 kilometers out.

4 years ago

Two female Marine cannoneers are now howitzer section chiefs

The first female Marine to pass the demanding course was Cpl. Shannon Lilly in December 2019.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

Half the crew, twice the firepower: How the Army looks to transform artillery

While the Army extends ranges and adds an autoloader, it also needs to figure out artillery resupply.

5 years ago