Artillery

High-velocity weapons that fire at a low, flat trajectory. They are typically used for long-range or direct fire.

Cannons appeared in Europe in the 14th century, initially as siege engines to breach castle walls.

Systems that launch multiple unguided or guided rockets (e.g., M142 HIMARS ) for rapid, high-volume saturation or precision strikes. 2. Historical Evolution artillery

Highly mobile systems, such as the CAESAR truck-mounted howitzer, can fire and relocate within minutes to avoid counter-battery fire.

Integration with drones, satellites, and digital fire-control computers allows for near-instant targeting and coordination across the theater. Leading Global Systems (2025-2026) Key Feature PzH 2000 SP Howitzer Fully automated, high rate of fire M142 HIMARS High mobility, precision-guided rockets K9 Thunder SP Howitzer Widely exported, excellent mobility Archer SP Howitzer Rapid deployment and "shoot-and-scoot" High-velocity weapons that fire at a low, flat trajectory

Modern artillery is primarily categorized by projectile trajectory, muzzle velocity, and propulsion method.

The current generation focuses on three pillars: , Mobility , and Automation . Systems that launch multiple unguided or guided rockets (e

Versatile, medium-velocity weapons capable of both high-angle (indirect) and low-angle fire. They are the most common field artillery type today.