Innovations
Tactical and technological innovations in drone warfare — what showed up first, where, and what it changes. Each entry is sourced, dated, and linked to the drones involved.
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…
Russian 2S43 Malva wheeled SPG spotted and struck by Ukrainian drone
The post reports battlefield identification of Russia’s newer 2S43 “Malva” wheeled self-propelled howitzer, indicating its operational deployment near the front. It also describes a Ukrainian drone strike targeting the gun itself, highlight…