Part of Operation Upshot-Knothole, was a 15-kiloton test fired from a 280-mm cannon on May 25, 1953 at the Nevada Proving Grounds. 72 years ago the U.S. Army carried out its first and only nuclear ...

The United States retains one of the most powerful contingents of artillery in the known world. While other nations might have more pieces, they aren’t nearly as effective as what America brings to ...

FORT LEE, Va. (Nov. 25, 2010) -- One of the largest land-based artillery pieces ever built soon will be on permanent display at Fort Lee. Anzio Annie, the K5-series rail gun named for the World War II ...

Towed artillery might be older and less protected than self-propelled systems, but it’s still one of the most important ...

The US Army has long known that it has artillery shortcomings that need to be addressed. As it readies for possible future large-scale combat operations, the Army is looking to plug these gaps. A ...

Artillery has long been a cornerstone of battlefield firepower, capable of devastating the enemy from long distances. While most artillery operates indirectly, meaning the crew cannot see the target, ...

Over a quarter of that firepower is represented by multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), which are some of the most sophisticated military assets Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's ...