The Army is pursuing technology that will tailor cannon artillery, along with hypervelocity projectiles, to air defense missions. 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. 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
10 months ago The Army will spend roughly three years studying the physics of shooting the hypervelocity projectile from 155mm cannons. Lockheed is cutting the Army's Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System's extended range version into its production line in Camden, Arkansas. The new package includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault. 100-year-old WWII vet Andy Negra Jr. proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation.” The anticipated announcement comes as Kyiv struggles to hold off advances by Russian troops in the Kharkiv region. 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. 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. Load More