"Army Four-Star Declares End of Effectiveness for Towed Artillery"

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Gen. James Rainey of US Army Futures Command suggests that towed artillery has reached the end of its effectiveness, emphasizing the need for mobile, indirect fires, and better armored, longer-range howitzers. The Army is exploring autonomous, robotic cannons and seeking proposals for existing platforms to meet these requirements, with companies like BAE Systems and Elbit America offering potential solutions.
Topics:world#army#artillery#autonomous-cannons#extended-range#military-technology#tactical-fires-study
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