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Integrate Artillery: The Secret Weapon for Battlefield Domination Discover the crucial role of artillery in the military's mission to integrate multiple firepower sources for battlefield success. Join us as we explore the significance and tactics of artillery integration. #ArtilleryPower #BattlefieldDomination #MilitaryStrategy #FirepowerIntegration #WeaponOfChoice #MilitaryTactics #WarfareSecrets #GroundBattles #ArmyMission #ArtilleryIntegration

During the Eurosatory exhibition, German company Rheinmetall and American defence giant Lockheed Martin will unveil the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS). The GMARS has been designed to meet the increasing global demand for advanced long-range rocket artillery systems. According to Rheinmetall, this state-of-the-art system features a 2-pod launcher capable of firing the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM), delivering exceptional range and precision. The GMARS is compatible with various munitions, including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and the Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS). Furthermore, the system can deploy the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), boasting ranges of 300 km and over 400 km, respectively. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDGeB3J3 #Rheinmetall #LockheedMartin #GMARS #HIMARS #ATACMS #GMLRS #rocket #artillery #missile #defence #industry #military #technology #cooperation #Europe

“Russia had just under 6,000 artillery and MLRS pieces in the field, comprised of approximately 4,780 artillery pieces, of which 20% are self-propelled, [and] 1,130 MLRS”. https://lnkd.in/g3j7NV_X The numbers of artillery systems listed in this article as being shipped to Ukraine is also revealing. It’s unclear how many are still operational. It’s reasonable to assume that the attrition rate has been significant, particularly for towed systems. The article reports that Ukraine suffers from a 6 to 1 weight of fire ratio deficit. They aren’t out ranged…they are being out shot. Numbers count. There is a big difference between combat level capability and training level capability. Any lessons for the ADF ? ▪️Artillery is still thing ▪️We are going to need more tubes. ▪️We are going to need a lot more munitions.

When the IDF uses the term “Fires,” it means all the munitions that can be brought to the battlefield to be used against the enemy. This can include artillery but also can include airplanes firing missiles, or naval units. This is part of how the IDF has changed over the last years, and it is also how Western militaries are changing.

The ongoing Ukraine war highlights a critical gap in U.S. artillery capabilities, revealing that many NATO allies have advanced to longer-range systems while the U.S. remains reliant on outdated L39 cannons. This discrepancy not only places U.S. forces at a disadvantage but also impacts their support for allies like Ukraine, who need effective long-range firepower. It's imperative for the U.S. to adopt proven systems that can rapidly enhance tactical fire capabilities and ensure that our military remains competitive on the global stage.

The United States Marine Corps has announced its plans to retire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a key piece of U.S. deterrence for over two decades, including in Europe. The HIMARS has played a crucial role in repelling the Russian invasion in Ukraine. However, the Marine Corps is now shifting its focus towards other platforms that offer similar capabilities. As part of its modernization efforts, the Corps will prioritize the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). These systems will enhance the Corps' coastal mission and littoral aspirations. While the retirement of the HIMARS is bittersweet for the Marines on the ground, the decision reflects the Corps' commitment to adapt and evolve to meet evolving challenges. The article highlights the mobility and effectiveness of the HIMARS system and its impact on the battlefield in Ukraine. #MarineCorps #ArtillerySystem #Retirement #UkraineConflict #MilitaryNews #MilitaryModernization #MarineCorpsUpdate #DefenseNews #StrategicShift #AdaptandEvolve

A similar conversation to this one occurred during the Cold War: should the United States military invest more in conventional or unconventional capabilities? Each presidential administration during the period had differing approaches to this question, with differing results.   This conversation is different of course but is similar in that military leaders will have to decide between the old and the new.   While the traditional cannon mass-fire missions have a successful proven record, with modern-day applications tested and proven in Ukraine, new, longer-range artillery capabilities have tremendous potential for altering the modern battlefield.   Although I am not an artilleryman nor an Army Veteran (Go Navy), I would venture to say that a balance between precision and conventional munitions is important until new capabilities can be proven, while the development of those new technologies should continue to be heavily invested in.   As we have seen in Ukraine, artillery is critical to modern battle, which would also be the case during a conflict between great powers.   #Army #Artillery #DOD/

Amidst the tumult of World War I, the advent of tanks posed a daunting challenge to infantry forces entrenched in the trenches. These imposing machines, impervious to conventional small-arms fire, demanded innovative solutions from soldiers grappling with the shifting nature of warfare. In response to this pressing need, a simple yet ingenious tactic emerged: the adaptation of artillery shells into anti-tank landmines. Soldiers, confronted with the urgent task of neutralizing enemy tanks, turned to repurposing artillery shells as makeshift landmines. The process was rudimentary yet effective: by removing the fuses and modifying them to detonate upon pressure, these shells were transformed into lethal anti-tank weapons. Some troops affixed pressure-sensitive detonators, while others experimented with altering the existing fuse mechanisms. Concealed beneath the earth, these improvised explosives lay in wait, ready to unleash devastation upon passing tanks. When triggered, the explosive force of the shells proved devastating, capable of disabling or even destroying heavily armoured tanks and inflicting casualties upon their crews. Credit: Social media #history #landmines #EOD #WW1 #EOKHUB

Known as a legend in the field, the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS) is a highly mobile, automatic system that fires surface-to-surface rockets and missiles from the MLRS® Family of Munitions (MFOM). Lockheed Martin is modernizing existing systems to protect soldiers with combat-proven reliability for decades to come. The company are upgrading launchers with new 600 HP engines, fire control system and an improved armored cab for customers, including the United Kingdom, Italy and United States to ensure capability and support through 2050. Enhancements enable the MLRS to fire the newest next-generation munitions, like the Extended-Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). Upgrades improve crew and system survivability, and offer interoperability with partner nations as well as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces. The M270 upgrade is only one example of how Lockheed Martin is working with customers to extend the lifecycle of assets and minimize the need for maintenance of core products commonly operated in remote locations with limited crews. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gb9F5FVA

Today the Prime Minister will announce plans for a joint endeavour with Germany to develop Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155), Wheeled Artillery Systems. We aim to deliver RCH 155 into service this decade. It will equip Royal Artillery soldiers with a world-class close support artillery system to deliver lethal and decisive effects for ground warfare across the span of operations. The RCH I55 delivers increased range and accuracy for artillery engagements, a high rate of fire of up to nine rounds per minute and possesses a powerful blend of tactical and operational mobility. Able to deliver multiple rounds onto a target simultaneously in a 360-degree arc at range, it also has a direct fire capability providing close-range defence. The Boxer family of vehicles is at the heart of the British Army’s modernisation agenda that is delivering new capabilities now. The RCH 155 uses the common #Boxer drive module, creating efficiencies in support through platform commonality and modularity. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_EaqVn9 #ProgrammeManagement #ProjectManagement