A Universal Missile and Rocket Launcher
It is not very often that I have an idea that I don't think is a bit suspect, so these days, I tend to write about things and pose a…
Archer Artillery System
BAE have delivered the first production Archer self-propelled 155mm artillery system to the Swedish Defence Material Administration after a long 20 yeardevelopment programme. What are peoples thoughts on it? …
A Rocket Renaissance
Over the last few years there has been a quiet revolution in ground launched long range rockets that has the potential to challenge existing thinking on Close Air Support, Attack…
The British Are Coming
From Fort Bragg. The British are coming! Capt. Joseph Bush, 82nd Airborne Division Artillery FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The British are coming! The British are coming! One if by land,…
Royal Artillery and CAESAR
A few images of the 1 Royal Horse Artillery and 3e régiment d'artillerie de marine (3e RAMa) using the 155mm CAESAR self propelled artillery system.
105mm, 155mm or Something In-between?
A guest post from Obsvr The defining characteristic of field artillery for the last century has been ‘firepower mobility’ of indirect fire. Any target within range can be engaged, providing…
Elbit Systems – Spear 120mm Mobile Mortar System
An interesting video from Elbit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwVzo6q-wso The UK does not of course use 120mm mortars
Type 26 Frigate News – Maritime Indirect Fire System (MIFS)
Hot off the press from Janes http://www.janes.com/article/36180/mk-45-mod-4-gun-in-frame-for-uk-s-type-26-programme The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has earmarked BAE Systems' Mk 45 Mod 4 5-inch (127 mm)/62-calibre gun system to meet the Maritime…