Expectations and reality. M982 Excalibur guided projectiles for Ukraine
There are again reports of a possible transfer of M982 Excalibur guided artillery shells to Ukraine. Similar news has appeared before, but reliable information about the supply of such weapons...
Boeing-Nammo Ramjet 155 rocket launcher being tested
Boeing and Nammo continue to develop the promising long-range artillery projectile Ramjet 155. This year, the project has reached real firing....
"Planshet-M-IR" - a new word for Russian artillery
A new artillery system from Rostec is being tested...
Tornado-G: alternative guide package design
Multiple launch rocket systems have become a real hallmark of the special military operation in Ukraine. Hence the particular interest in alternative developments designed to increase the accuracy of this ...
Self-propelled guns 2S23 "Nona-SVK" in the Special Operation
The Ministry of Defense showed the combat work of self-propelled guns 2S23 "Nona-SVK" in the zone of the Special Operation. Such equipment works together with other artillery systems and inflicts fire on the enemy ...
American and Ukrainian experience: the real potential of the M777 howitzer
Not so long ago, the Kyiv regime had high hopes for the American M777 howitzers. However, in the future, this weapon did not live up to expectations and showed not only strengths, but also weaknesses....
PLA modern rocket artillery
The PLA is armed with several thousand multiple launch rocket systems. Such weapons of various types and calibers make it possible to deliver strikes of the required power over a wide range of ranges....
Why modern self-propelled guns are equipped with a tower
A couple of myths that a felling is better than a tower...
Adjustable weapon system 1K113 "Smelchak"
The Russian army is armed with a number of precision-guided artillery munitions. The most powerful product of this kind is the 240-mm 3F5 mortar mine from the 1K113 complex ...
German MLRS MARS II for the Ukrainian army
Germany handed over MARS II multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine. The next aid package included only three combat vehicles of this type, which are distinguished by limited fire capabilities ....
Russian response to HIMARS: Kama and Uragan-1M systems
The advertising showcase of the Ukrainian crisis does not sleep - following Javelin, HIMARS becomes the new "icon" of the imported military-industrial complex. Western and Ukrainian commentators are positioning the American salvo system ...
British howitzers L119 for Ukraine
British-made 105-mm L119 light howitzers appeared in Ukraine. Since 2005, these weapons have been in storage, and now the UK has found a way to get rid of them for its own benefit ....
Decades in service: mortar 2B11
Recently, the army received another batch of transportable 2B11 mortars. Despite its considerable age, such weapons remain relevant, and their capabilities meet modern requirements....
ATGM "Chrysanthemum-S" in the Special Operation
To date, the Russian army has destroyed several thousand Ukrainian armored vehicles. A certain contribution to these processes was made by the calculations of the Khrizantema-S anti-tank missile systems ....
M270 MLRS in Ukraine. Another dubious help
The first MLRS M270 MLRS were delivered to Ukraine. The Kyiv regime again places great hopes on foreign equipment and weapons, but again they will not come true ....
MLRS HIMARS: no superiority yet
Does the American MLRS have such a total advantage, as everyone is talking about it? ...
Guided artillery shells and mines in Special Operations
Russian gunners are actively using precision-guided munitions. Guided projectiles and mines accurately hit the intended targets, speed up the solution of the fire mission and reduce the consumption of ammunition ....
Technical potential and features of the use of TOS-1A in the Special Operation
Heavy flamethrower systems TOS-1A have long shown their ability to destroy various targets. Since March, they have been participating in the Special Operation and confirm their high fighting qualities....
Automation on wheels. Excalibur Army unveils Morana self-propelled howitzer
The Czech company Excalibur Army for the first time introduced a promising self-propelled artillery mount Morana. This is a wheeled combat vehicle with modern weapons and a high degree of automation....
Guided rockets for MLRS "Tornado-S" in combat
The Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems actively participate in the Special Operation. They use almost all existing types of rockets, including the new guided 9M544 ....
Modern Polish anti-aircraft artillery
Poland is one of the few NATO countries whose armed forces have a significant number of anti-aircraft artillery installations. The command of the Polish Army not only does not plan to refuse ...
Artillery of Russia in World Wars
Modern conflicts show time after time the importance of artillery in warfare. And as a means of reducing their losses - through knocking out the infantry and fortifications of the enemy, and as, accordingly, a way ...
Rumors or plans. French Exocet missiles for Ukraine
In early June, it became known that European allies could transfer Exocet anti-ship missiles to Ukraine. However, this news has not yet received official confirmation. In addition, such...
The technical potential of the MLRS / HIMARS MLRS and the fight against them
Already, several countries are going to send American-made MLRS to Ukraine. The promised technique has a certain potential, is dangerous and requires a certain reaction....