Outgunned, outranged: The Ukraine war illustrates where fires modernization is needed
The DoD could fill its need for self-propelled artillery by acquiring a proven, highly capable existing system and then building them domestically.
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Romania buying $1B in K9 and K10 artillery systems from Hanwha Aerospace
The deal covers 54 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers and 36 K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles, making Romania the 10th operator of the K9 and third operator of the K10 worldwide,
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America must adopt a Sixth Domain of warfare doctrine
The Sixth Domain is not defined by geography. It’s a new kind of conflict in which autonomy and networked systems allow thousand-dollar consumer electronics to destroy multi-million-dollar conventional weapons systems.
Weapons coproduction with S. Korea makes ‘a lot of sense,’ US Army weapons buyer says
“We need co-r&d, coproduction, and co-sustainment and cooperation. We need to be able to cooperate in various sectors so all this manned and unmanned systems will replace our traditional systems,” said South Korea’s minister for Defense Acquisition Program Administration Seok Jong-gun.
In Paris, military leaders weigh in on mass fires vs. precision fires
“Most nations, on their own, would prefer to buy really exclusive, exquisite stuff that promises to win quickly," said Gen. Christopher Cavoli, "but that's just not the way things are going to be as long as Russia has the ability to put a large force on its own territory, right up against NATO's borders."
Rheinmetall, Lockheed unveil GMARS, in talks with European customers: Exec
The German and American defense firms joined forces on the project in 2023 to develop the system "as a solution for the growing demand for long-range rocket artillery."
South Korea’s Hanwha eyeing K9 howitzer demo for revamped US Army initiative
For several years the company has been eyeing entry points into the US market and has also teamed up with Aundril for the S–MET Increment II competition.
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Why enterprise IT modernization matters now – and how to “delight by design”
Do more with less: streamline workflows, reduce duplication, invest upfront to save long-term.
Taking aim: Army leaders ponder mix of precision munitions vs conventional
Three four-star US Army generals this week weighed in with their opinions about finding the right balance between conventional and high-tech munitions - but the answers aren't easy.
Army eyes TBI monitoring, wearable tech for soldiers in high-risk billets
“We are also looking at what additional personal protective equipment we can provide to our folks, especially instructors and others who are routinely exposed to blast pressure,” said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.
Towed artillery has reached ‘end of the effectiveness,’ Army four-star declares
The service has not yet released its new tactical fires study, but officials have begun previewing possible artillery changes.
Army’s $186B budget request shuffles artillery, aviation plans
The Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) platform joins the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) on the budget cutting room floor for America's largest service.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
European Commission’s first industrial strategy aims to break US dependence, deter Russia
The strategy may include strong language about guarding against the threat from Moscow, but it also acknowledges a long — and pricey — road ahead for Europe's defense industry.
NATO inks twin artillery deals worth $1.2B to replenish allies’ stocks, help Ukraine
The contracts are going to France’s Nexter Munitions and Germany’s Junghans Microtec for 155mm rounds, a desperately needed ammo type in Ukraine and one NATO nations are looking to fill their own stocks.
From force structure to lethality, Army poised to unveil key decisions: 2024 preview
A trio of new longer range missiles could also be in soldiers’ hands over the next dozen months.
From a door-related conundrum to Russians with Javelins: 5 Army stories from 2023
In 2023, the US Army eyed ways to better support troops in the Indo-Pacific region, and ways to restructure its formations for the future.