Keywords: Artillery


North Korea conducts long-range artillery and missile drills

North Korea has conducted a major military exercise involving long-range artillery units and missile forces, according to the country's official Korean Central News Agency, highlighting Pyongyang's continued emphasis on strengthening its strike capabilities. The drills were held on September......

Morocco moves closer to integrating HIMARS into its modernized artillery force

Morocco appears to be entering a new phase in its planned acquisition of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), as a US contract document identifies 10 Moroccan systems within a support program scheduled for the 2027 fiscal year. The reference provides a concrete indication that the......

Estonia’s defence minister resigns over concerns surrounding defence contracts

Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after concerns were raised over the management of defence-related activities and procurement procedures. The Estonian Ministry of Defence confirmed his resignation on Wednesday evening, bringing an end to his tenure, which began in July 2022. Pevkur......

US Army selects South Korean K9 howitzer for mobile artillery program

The United States Army has selected South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace to supply prototype self-propelled K9 howitzers as part of a new effort to develop a highly mobile 155mm artillery system. Under the agreement, Hanwha Defense USA, the company's American subsidiary, will provide six......

Deadly strike in southern Lebanon sparks dispute over responsibility

A deadly artillery strike in southern Lebanon has intensified tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border, with conflicting accounts emerging over who was responsible for the incident. The attack struck a house in the village of Qlayaa, killing a local priest and raising concerns among residents about......

Deadly clashes erupt on Thailand-Cambodia border amid escalating tensions

A series of deadly border clashes broke out Thursday between Thailand and Cambodia, marking one of the most intense confrontations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in nearly 15 years. Thai fighter jets struck Cambodian military positions, while artillery fire from Cambodian territory reportedly......

Kim Jong Un urges troops to prepare "for real war" amid heightened tensions

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his troops to prepare "for real war" during an artillery drill, according to a report from the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released on Thursday. Photographs published by KCNA show Kim dressed in a black suit, addressing uniformed......

Spain unveils Némesis: a cutting-edge self-propelled artillery system

In an era where military superiority is paramount, Spain has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of Némesis, an innovative self-propelled artillery system that aims to enhance national defense capabilities. Manufactured on European soil, this powerful artillery piece signifies......

Morocco bolsters artillery power with TATRA trucks for ATMOS 2000 systems

The Czech company TATRA has commenced production of trucks designed to transport the ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery systems, recently acquired by Morocco to enhance the capabilities of the Royal Armed Forces. This development follows the February 2025 agreement between Morocco and Israeli defense......