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In a world of drones, Ukraine’s artillerymen rushed to defend Kharkiv
The tide is turning, thanks in no small part to donated Western arms like the venerable M777 towed howitzer, but their effectiveness has taken a hit.
By Thomas Mutch
Four questions with the US Army’s acquisition chief
Doug Bush discusses how the Army is trying to bolster its industrial base to restore vital stockpiles.
By Jen Judson
Change of plans: US Army embraces lessons learned from war in Ukraine
After watching drones destroy tanks in Ukraine and observing both sides struggle to maneuver tanks on the battlefield, the U.S. Army is taking a detour.
By Jen Judson
North Korea’s Kim vows full support for Russia at summit with Putin
The two leaders held a summit that the U.S. warned could lead to a deal to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
US to send depleted uranium rounds to Ukraine
The rounds will arm previously committed Abrams tanks, 10 which reportedly will arrive later this month.
US Army readies new artillery strategy spurred by war in Ukraine
The US Army will deliver a strategy for conventional fires on the battlefield by the end of the year.
By Jen Judson
Air defense ammo, Strykers among latest weapons shipment to Ukraine
The weapons shipment will be worth up to $400 million, and the U.S. has sent more than $43 billion to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion.
Fort Sill’s top general and fires school commander relieved
The Army has relieved the commanding general of the service’s fires school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, officials confirmed Wednesday.
By Davis Winkie
US to send Ukraine $300 million in military aid
This is the 37th package of Pentagon stocks to go to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
Why the 155mm round is so critical to the war in Ukraine
The 155mm howitzer round is one of the most requested artillery munitions of the war in Ukraine.
By Tara Copp, AP
US Army eyes sixfold production boost of 155mm shells used in Ukraine
The U.S. Army unveils a new goal for ramping up 155mm ammunition to replenish and grow its stockpiles as the rounds are sent to Ukraine en masse.
By Jen Judson