Innovations
Technological and operational innovations in the UAS and counter-UAS space — what emerged first, where, and what it changes. Each entry is sourced, dated, and linked to the drones involved.
Serbia shows TSMB M-25 203mm self-propelled mortar on 6x6 truck
Serbia released first footage of the TSMB M-25, an unusual 203mm heavy mortar mounted on a relatively light 6x6 truck with an automated loading mechanism. The concept pairs very large mortar bombs (including concrete-piercing options) with …
US Army receives first Hanwha Mobile Tactical Cannon prototype
The US Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-derived 155mm self-propelled Mobile Tactical Cannon (based on the K9) to replace towed M777s, enabling rapid prototyping and soldier experimentation. The program is tied to propulsion/charg…
Russian Irbis counter-battery complex spotted and struck near Krasna Polyana
The post claims a rare, new Russian counter-battery warfare complex called "Irbis" was detected by Ukrainian aerial reconnaissance and destroyed by a HIMARS strike in Belgorod Oblast. The novelty is the appearance/fielding of the "Irbis" sy…
US Army solicits tracked howitzer candidates after wheeled K9 prototype award
The US Army is seeking candidates for a tracked self-propelled howitzer program shortly after awarding a contract for wheeled K9-based mobile howitzer prototypes. This indicates a push to modernize artillery mobility and survivability optio…
U.S. Army selects Hanwha K9 wheeled 155mm for Mobile Tactical Cannon prototypes
The U.S. Army is moving toward a wheeled self-propelled 155mm howitzer (Hanwha K9 Mobile Howitzer/K9A2) to replace some M777 towed guns, emphasizing rapid emplacement/displacement (<30s) for shoot-and-scoot and higher onboard ammo capacity.…
US Army selects Hanwha wheeled K9 for self-propelled howitzer prototypes
The post describes the US Army choosing Hanwha’s wheeled K9 variant for prototype self-propelled howitzers, signaling a new mobile artillery platform path after prior canceled programs. While not a battlefield-proven tactic, it is a notable…
US Army uses SLRC-derived HATS cannon to live-fire hypersonic warhead test
The U.S. Army conducted a full-scale live-fire test of a hypersonic warhead using a cannon-based launch system (HATS, derived from the canceled Strategic Long Range Cannon). This is a novel test methodology to cheaply and rapidly replicate …
Russian 2S44 Hyatsint-K wheeled SPG reported destroyed near Kupyansk
The post highlights the 2S44 “Hyatsint-K,” a newer Russian 152mm wheeled self-propelled artillery system adapting the 2A36 “Hyatsint-B” gun onto an 8x8 BAZ chassis, similar in concept to 2S43 “Malva.” Its appearance (and being only the seco…
Australia to forge M795 155mm shells domestically at Maryborough
Australia awarded a contract to establish a domestic production line for M795 155mm artillery projectile bodies at Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions' Maryborough facility—the first time M795 forging will occur outside North America. While not a ne…
US Army validates GA-EMS maneuvering 155mm extended-range artillery round
General Atomics is developing a maneuvering 155mm artillery projectile (ERAP) with deployable wings and redundant guidance to reach ~74+ miles from legacy guns like the M777. The novelty is extended range without rocket assist plus a non-GP…