US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrence
The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.
By Eve Sampson
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US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year
The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
By Michael Peck
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
Extended range version of Army guided rocket enters production
Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas.
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.
US Army faces flat FY25 budget as personnel costs rise
As global operations heat up and personnel costs rise, the U.S. Army is grappling to modernize and take care of its people within a flat FY25 budget.
By Jen Judson
US Army scraps Extended Range Cannon Artillery prototype effort
The Army is changing directions in its effort to field a long-range cannon, scrapping its 58-caliber prototype in favor of considering available systems.
By Jen Judson
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.
Kitz eyes commercial software to coordinate US Army firepower
The AFATDS program has been used by troops for years to coordinate mortars, guided missiles, close air support and more.
BAE Systems to build new M777 howitzer structures for US Army
The new agreement between the U.S. Army and BAE Systems to build titanium gun structures for M777 howitzers could lead to a production line restart.
By Jen Judson