Army's dream of 1,000-mile precision attack artillery that fires smart munitions may be realized this decade
WASHINGTON – Destroying enemy air defenses with smart munitions from the ground across hundreds of miles is one of many previously thought impossible missions that could become real if the U.S. Army can engineer a first-of-its kinds 1,000 mile Long-Range Cannon (LRC). Kris Osborn at Warrior Maven reports. Continue reading original article
The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:
25 March 2021 -- At the moment, the Army’s effort primarily is a science and technology initiative exploring the realm of the possible through collaborative efforts with the National Academies of Science and the Army Science Board.
The prospect of 1,000-mile artillery mirrors how artillery was considered years ago before precision-targeting 15 years ago. Over the years, artillery was thought of as an “area weapon” to blanket a target with suppressive fire.
The advent of GPS-guided artillery reshaped this equation, offering capability for 155-millimeter artillery for precision attack similar to that of the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) for years prior to this.
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