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.
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…
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…