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https://lnkd.in/dnie5ZFH Artillery in Present and Future High-Intensity Operations Editors: Elio Calcagno Alessandro Marrone Authors: Elio Calcagno Bryan Clark Sam Cranny-Evans Alessandro Marrone Nicolò Murgia Eugenio Po 09/09/2024 The Ukraine war has highlighted among NATO allies the importance of planning for protracted, large-scale, and high-intensity conflicts. In this context, artillery capabilities have regained significance, with a clear emphasis on survivability, quality, quantity, range, but also on adequate munition stocks and production capacity. However, successful integration into a wider array of capabilities (including long range precision fires) and advanced Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities are crucial for an effective artillery force. Meanwhile, in the maritime domain, recent events in the Red Sea have shown how naval artillery is gaining a prominent role as a cost-effective solution to defence from drone and swarming threats.

Taiwan’s Defense Hinges on the Sea Mine The experts in Newport, R.I. have published another great translated work and analysis from mainland China. This time on how the Chinese military views Taiwan’s mine warfare capacity and the threat it poses to an invasion or blockade. Bottom line, new options needed to lay mines at distance from shore without using ships or aircraft to do it. That adds added threat the Chinese rocket forces will not be assured of hitting or eliminating before an invasion. See the report here: https://lnkd.in/e89_-CNb

The United States Marine Corps has announced its plans to retire the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a key piece of U.S. deterrence for over two decades, including in Europe. The HIMARS has played a crucial role in repelling the Russian invasion in Ukraine. However, the Marine Corps is now shifting its focus towards other platforms that offer similar capabilities. As part of its modernization efforts, the Corps will prioritize the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) and the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS). These systems will enhance the Corps' coastal mission and littoral aspirations. While the retirement of the HIMARS is bittersweet for the Marines on the ground, the decision reflects the Corps' commitment to adapt and evolve to meet evolving challenges. The article highlights the mobility and effectiveness of the HIMARS system and its impact on the battlefield in Ukraine. #MarineCorps #ArtillerySystem #Retirement #UkraineConflict #MilitaryNews #MilitaryModernization #MarineCorpsUpdate #DefenseNews #StrategicShift #AdaptandEvolve

#ICYMI: ⁠NATO Looks to Digital Transformation for the Future Fight - One of the prominent themes of NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington, D.C., in July was modernization in response to the continuing war in Ukraine. NATO leaders said the alliance is committed to fostering a more robust digital transformation environment to go hand in hand with traditional weapon systems such as artillery, aircraft and ships.⁠ Check out the full story here: https://bit.ly/3zgIthH #EmergingTechETI #TechTuesday

Integrate Artillery: The Secret Weapon for Battlefield Domination Discover the crucial role of artillery in the military's mission to integrate multiple firepower sources for battlefield success. Join us as we explore the significance and tactics of artillery integration. #ArtilleryPower #BattlefieldDomination #MilitaryStrategy #FirepowerIntegration #WeaponOfChoice #MilitaryTactics #WarfareSecrets #GroundBattles #ArmyMission #ArtilleryIntegration

Integrate Artillery: The Secret Weapon for Battlefield Domination Discover the crucial role of artillery in the military's mission to integrate multiple firepower sources for battlefield success. Join us as we explore the significance and tactics of artillery integration. #ArtilleryPower #BattlefieldDomination #MilitaryStrategy #FirepowerIntegration #WeaponOfChoice #MilitaryTactics #WarfareSecrets #GroundBattles #ArmyMission #ArtilleryIntegration

"For all the breathless talk of occupying Taiwanese land, which accompanied this week’s drills, a full-on invasion remains an extremely difficult and unlikely task, at least in the short to medium term." "Estimates vary but anything between 300,000 and 2 million combat troops, along with thousands of tanks, artillery pieces, rocket launchers and armored personnel carriers would need to cross the Taiwan Strait. It would be an operation of unprecedented size and complexity, and the preparations would be impossible to hide." "The coastal terrain has been described as a defender’s dream, with only fourteen beaches regarded as suitable for an amphibious landing. The treacherous waters and winds of the Taiwan Strait, known as heishuigou or the “Black Ditch” in local dialect, mean there are only two realistic windows for an invasion every year — late March to the end of April, or late September to the end of October." "Taiwan has responded with a new approach of its own, dubbed the “porcupine strategy,” which seeks to learn from the Ukraine war, making the island indigestible by investing heavily in small, mobile but highly lethal weapons systems." Link below and in comments: https://lnkd.in/ew_di6HE

#US-#Norwegian #defense #cooperation is taking off, including into #space. Read about the countries' new project on space-based #MissileDefense in the #HighNorth:

During the Eurosatory exhibition, German company Rheinmetall and American defence giant Lockheed Martin will unveil the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS). The GMARS has been designed to meet the increasing global demand for advanced long-range rocket artillery systems. According to Rheinmetall, this state-of-the-art system features a 2-pod launcher capable of firing the MLRS Family of Munitions (MFOM), delivering exceptional range and precision. The GMARS is compatible with various munitions, including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and the Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS). Furthermore, the system can deploy the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), boasting ranges of 300 km and over 400 km, respectively. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDGeB3J3 #Rheinmetall #LockheedMartin #GMARS #HIMARS #ATACMS #GMLRS #rocket #artillery #missile #defence #industry #military #technology #cooperation #Europe

“The need for a resilient, interoperable layer for long-haul communications has become critical due to the increasing militarization of space. Major powers like China and Russia are developing sophisticated counter-space capabilities, including anti-satellite weapons and electronic warfare techniques that can disrupt satellite communications – posing significant risks to both military operations and commercial activities reliant on space-based communications. Archer troposcatter systems are rapidly deployed in less than 20 minutes, providing resilient communications for tactical and expeditionary missions in highly contested areas.” Read more from Breaking Defense’s latest eBrief on “Beyond-line-of-sight comms for multi-domain operations” featuring Ultra I&C CGO Chris Bishop: https://lnkd.in/gMdH7hUQ #BLOS #troposcatter #militarycommunications #defensetechnology #SATCOM #tacticalcommunications