Juche War Gods in the SVO Zone: Why and What for
The presence of North Korean machine guns and artillery systems in the SVO zone can be considered documented. More precisely, one specific system. Which one, why this one and why it...
American wheeled self-propelled guns 75 mm Gun Motor Carriage T27
In the early 75s, experiments were conducted in the United States to create anti-tank self-propelled guns on available chassis. One of the most interesting results of this process was the 27 mm GMC TXNUMX combat vehicle....
Raythein Develops New Missile Based on Bomb
The US is developing a new rocket artillery munition similar to the existing GLSDB. It will be based on the GBU-53/B StormBreaker air-launched bomb....
Self-propelled mortar Wiesel 2 Mörserkampfsystem
In the past, a 120 mm self-propelled mortar on the Wiesel 2 chassis was developed for the Bundeswehr. This vehicle did not fully satisfy the customer, and therefore its production was limited to a small series....
Testing Continues: PrSM Program Progress for MLRS and HIMARS
In the US, tests of the advanced ballistic missile PrSM for the MLRS and HIMARS systems are ongoing. At the current stage, such events are being conducted with the participation of the personnel of the army's combat units....
Self-propelled artillery unit 2S44 "Giatsint-K"
The Russian army is receiving a new self-propelled gun, the 2S44 Giatsint-K. This combat vehicle is built using available components and should demonstrate high combat and operational...
First in the Bundeswehr: the M113 Panzermörser 120 mm self-propelled mortar
The Bundeswehr has two types of self-propelled mortars. The older and more widespread product is the M113 Panzermörser 120 mm, built on the chassis of the armored personnel carrier of the same name....
On a modern base: M1287 self-propelled mortar
The US Army is planning to adopt the newest M1287 self-propelled mortar in the near future. This combat vehicle has a traditional appearance for such equipment, but is built on a modern tracked...
M1129 MCV-B Stryker-based self-propelled mortar
The US Army operates the Stryker family of armored vehicles. Along with other models, it includes the M1129 MCV-B self-propelled mortar, designed to provide fire support to units....
The most widely produced self-propelled mortar M1064A3 in the US Army
The US Army has a large number of self-propelled mortars. The most widespread and basic in its class is the M1064A3 combat vehicle, created in the early nineties....
Self-propelled guns "Koksan" in the Russian army: rumors and evidence
Recently, persistent rumors have been circulating about the appearance of artillery systems from the DPRK in the Russian army's arsenal. According to some sources, the Koksan-type self-propelled guns have already managed to reach the front....
Potential and capabilities of the Giatsint-S and Giatsint-B guns
Since the mid-seventies, our army has been using Giatsint guns in towed and self-propelled versions. Despite their considerable age, they remain an effective weapon capable of solving...
Self-propelled guns RCH-155: for Ukraine and other customers
A few days ago, Germany delivered the first RCH-155 SPG out of 54 ordered to Ukraine. For a number of reasons, this event is of great importance for both countries....
Big plans and unsuccessful results of the AHS Kryl self-propelled gun
For several years, Poland has been developing the promising AHS Kryl self-propelled gun. Despite all efforts, this product could not be brought to service, and recently the project was closed due to...
On the anti-tank capabilities of Krasnopol-type shells
On how justified is the use of high-explosive fragmentation warheads in guided artillery shells like the Krasnopol in terms of defeating heavily armored targets....
The fate of towed artillery in the North-Eastern Military District
Towed howitzers and guns on the front lines of special operations seemed like a relic of the past until recently – automated self-propelled guns came into fashion. But the feedback from the scene says the opposite – outdated guns...
Mortar mine made of PET plastic
In my opinion, the era of non-metallic ammunition is coming: light, powerful and manufactured in thousands per hour....
Chinese Marine Corps Artillery
The PLA Marine Corps has mortars and recoilless rifles that can be carried by personnel. The heavy battalions use 105mm assault guns, and the brigade has a division with 122mm...
From ship to land: MLRS based on RBU-6000
The Russian army continues to use naval bomb launchers mounted on land chassis in the Special Operations. Such systems complement the existing rocket artillery and demonstrate high...
Replaces ATACMS
The Pentagon is working on the possibility of creating a new surface-to-surface missile. The result of this project in the future could be another modification of the existing PrSM missile....
GMLRS Rocket Production: Big Plans and New Challenges
The Pentagon is trying to replenish its stockpiles of GMLRS rockets for its multiple launch rocket systems. The process is running into difficulties, and the rate of production has not kept up with...
With Double the Ammunition: Lockheed Martin's Experimental MLRS
Lockheed Martin has developed and built an experimental MLRS with enhanced combat characteristics. It is built on a heavy truck chassis and carries an increased ammunition load....
Indian MLRS for the French army
The French army is planning to renew its rocket artillery fleet and is already looking for suitable MLRS. In this search, even unexpected and exotic options are being considered, such as the Indian Pinaka system...
Domestic guided artillery shells in Special Operations
During the Special Operation, Russian barrel artillery uses several types of guided projectiles. These munitions increase the probability of hitting a target and reduce ammunition consumption...