Why the US military is leaving towed artillery behind

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Is towed artillery obsolete? As the U.S. military retools for high-tech, high-speed warfare, systems like the M777 howitzer are being replaced or retired altogether. In this video, we break down why the Army and Marine Corps are shifting away from traditional towed tube artillery, and what’s replacing it. From the rise of rocket systems like HIMARS and NMESIS to the vulnerabilities exposed by drones and counter-battery fire in Ukraine, these moves are about survival.

We’ll look at failed modernization programs, barrel burn-out, production bottlenecks, and what the future might hold for artillery crews in a rapidly evolving battlefield. The king of battle isn’t dead, it is just evolving with wheels, armor, and a lot more speed...so calm down Red Legs, you aren't irrelevant.

00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Ad Read
02:17 - What even is artillery?
03:36 - HIMARS-The new king?
06:50 - Tube artillery still has it
13:31 - New wheels and new rounds
16:21 - Channel updates

Written by: David Roza
Edited by: Savvy

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