Mach 6 Railgun Incoming: India Experiments With Electromagnetic Artillery
Electromagnetic Railgun is India’s artillery system, capable of firing a 50-kilogram projectile at Mach 6, reaching distances of up to 200 kilometers, and using electromagnetic force.
Lockheed’s Extended-Range GMLRS Breaks 100-Km in Live-Fire Test
ER-GMLRS is Lockheed Martin’s extended-range rocket, completing a 112-kilometer live-fire test from HIMARS, validating Alternative Warhead performance, and doubling GMLRS range to 150 kilometers.
A New Challenger to HIMARS? Egypt’s Rad’a 300 Breaks Cover
Rad’a 300 is a tracked, multi-caliber rocket launcher, striking targets up to 300 km, reaching speeds of 40 km/h on and off road, equipped with factory-loaded pods that carry 122mm to 610mm rockets.
Leonardo Brings 70-Km Reach to Its New 155mm Artillery Weapon
RH1-155/52 HITFIRE is Leonardo’s new turreted 155 mm/52-caliber artillery system, weighing under 13 tonnes, carrying 30 rounds and 180 modular charges, and a 23-liter chamber and 48-groove barrel.
S. Korea’s Chunmoo Leads Norway’s Rocket Artillery Race After German EuroPULS Exit
Norway appears to be moving closer to selecting South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system after Germany’s EuroPULS was dropped from the competition earlier this year, leaving only Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Hanwha Aerospace’s offering in contention.
Tiberius Aerospace Turns Artillery Rounds Into Supersonic ‘Missiles’
Tiberius Aerospace is rolling out a ramjet-powered 155mm shell that flies at supersonic speeds and hits targets at extended ranges.
S. Korea Eyes Upgrades to K9 Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, and Missiles
South Korea is working to enhance the capabilities of some of its key weapon systems amid rising demands for greater firepower.
Europe’s New ‘NEMESIS’ Self-Propelled Howitzer Debuts in Madrid
General Dynamics European Land Systems has unveiled the “NEMESIS,” Europe’s newest self-propelled howitzer.
Pakistan’s Artillery Stockpile Could Run Dry in Four Days of War: Report
Pakistan is reportedly facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, with its stockpile estimated at lasting no more than four days in a high-intensity conflict.
South Korea Unleashes Unmanned K9A3 Artillery Beast
Hanwha Aerospace has dropped the first high-fidelity visual of its K9A3 unmanned howitzer — a cinematic rendering providing the most detailed glimpse yet of the futuristic artillery weapon.
BAE Unveils ‘Scorpio-XR’ With Double the Range of Conventional Artillery
BAE Systems has announced it is developing the “Scorpio-XR,” an advanced, long-range precision munition under the Hypervelocity Projectile program.
Seoul Says N. Korea Has Given Russia 200 Long-Range Artillery Pieces
North Korea has provided 200 pieces of long-range artillery to Russia, a South Korean defense ministry official told AFP on Tuesday.
US Army to Launch New Self-Propelled Howitzer Competition: Official
The US Army has decided to launch a new tender process for a next-generation self-propelled howitzer following evaluations of existing artillery systems from various sources.
Estonia Takes Delivery of US-Made HIMARS Rocket Launchers
Estonia has formally received six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from US defense firm Lockheed Martin at the company’s Arkansas headquarters.
Germany Hands Over Ukraine’s First RCH-155 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Ukraine has received its first RCH-155 self-propelled howitzer from Germany, becoming the first foreign operator of the advanced artillery weapon.
US Army Selects BAE Systems to Develop Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon
The US Army has selected BAE Systems to develop a prototype of the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon system capable of firing hypersonic projectiles.
British Army Fires Archer Howitzer for First Time in NATO Exercise in Finland
The British Army has completed the first live firing of the Archer mobile howitzer during NATO’s Exercise Dynamic Front 25 in Finland.
US Army Picks Five Firms to Demo Potential Extended-Range Artillery Substitute
The US Army has selected five companies to demonstrate their existing self-propelled howitzers, which could potentially fill the gap left by the discontinued Extended-Range Cannon Artillery program.
Ukraine Unveils Latest Military Innovations to Foreign Partners
Ukraine recently showcased its latest military innovations to foreign partners, aiming to foster international collaboration in defense.
Slovakia Test-Fires More Mobile EVA 2 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Slovak state firm Konstrukta Defence tested the EVA M2 self-propelled artillery system recently.
