The Army has picked its mobile howitzer candidates for its upcoming shoot-off in the Arizona desert. Those participating companies are beginning to emerge. The Army plans to have a battalion's worth fielded by 2023. The Army's Extended Range Cannon Artillery system demonstrated it can reach targets nearly 70 kilometers out. Here's what's coming for fires formations to keep the Army closer to the fight. While the Army extends ranges and adds an autoloader, it also needs to figure out artillery resupply. Soldiers have to go through legacy training before they see new ways of firing. The new 58 caliber means an additional six feet on the barrel, and testing shows it is still maneuverable in urban terrain. All kinds of ammo are seeing advances and new procurement. Upgrades to the system will keep it shooting until 2050. These moves are in line with Army-wide efforts to get back to the near-peer fight and beef up unit equipment. Load More