Tag Archives: M982 Excalibur

Have 155mm Gun, Will Travel

Posted on March 29, 2023 by Lawrence Person

In all the other various weapons being shipped to Ukraine to fight off Russia’s illegal war of territorial aggression, I missed that the U.S. has shipped 18 M109A6 Paladins. The United States has announced a new military aid package for … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Artillery Gets A GPS Boost

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Lawrence Person

The U.S. and other countries are sending M777 155mm howitzers to Ukraine. American M777 howitzers could prove a major factor in turning the tide against Russian forces in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine thanks to their precision and power. The … Continue reading →

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Extended Range Cannon Artillery: Going Boom 43 Miles Away

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Lawrence Person

Here’s some videos of BAE’s new M1299 self-propelled Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) firing Raytheon’s precision-guided M982 Excalibur artillery round. The round itself isn’t new, it’s been around for over a decade, but using the ERCA, they recently extended the … Continue reading →

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