US Army general says the 'future is not bright' for towed artillery, like the M777s America gave Ukraine to fight the Russians

Mar 28 2024 by Business Insider

 
Ukrainian soldiers fire at Russian positions from a US-supplied M777 howitzer in Kherson region, Ukraine, in January 2023.

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A US general said the "future is not bright for towed artillery," weapons like the M777 howitzer.Gen. Rainey cited the need for mobile, indirect fires and autonomous capabilities for future conflict.The war in Ukraine has put artillery back in the center of land combat, with both sides relying on it heavily.

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