The US Army is focusing on addressing artillery shortcomings in preparation for potential large-scale operations against adversaries like Russia and China. A general highlighted three critical areas: range, capacity, and survivability that require immediate attention. The Army lacks artillery reach compared to rivals, with a need to increase its number of systems. Moreover, ensuring dispersal post-firing due to counter-battery fire remains a tactical concern. The findings indicate that improvements are vital to avoid being outgunned in future conflicts.
"We saw some capability gaps against adversaries in two different theaters as we projected forward into 2030 - 2035," Brig. Gen. Rory Crooks said, highlighting the Army's recognition of artillery limitations.
"You provide enemy sanctuary, in some cases, when the enemy has a range overmatch," Crooks explained, emphasizing the implications of having less range than adversaries.
Crooks stated, "We're out-gunned" which reflects the stark reality of the U.S. Army's artillery capacity compared to potential adversaries.
Survivability concerns are also paramount as the U.S. Army continues using towed artillery while others move away from it, underlining critical differences in strategy.
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