The howitzer (/ ˈhaʊ.ɪtsər /) is an artillery weapon that falls between a cannon (or field gun) and a mortar. It is capable of both low angle fire like a field gun and high angle fire like a mortar, …

3 days ago · Discover the K9 Thunder howitzer—its specs, variants, global use, and why this 155mm artillery system dominates modern battlefields worldwide.

2 days ago · Elbit America has announced the completion of the first SIGMA NG (Next Generation) self-propelled artillery system in the USA. This system was developed for the U.S. …

Oct 9, 2024 · This article will provide an overview of the history of self-propelled howitzers in the US, and the Army’s Next Generation Howitzer Program, which is focused on developing an …

Oct 29, 2025 · A Howitzer is a powerful artillery piece with a short barrel that delivers high-impact shells over long distances. Originally designed for field combat, Howitzers are versatile …

What is the Howitzer? The howitzer is an artillery weapon that falls between a cannon and a mortar.

The howitzer is an artillery weapon that falls between a cannon and a mortar. It is capable of both low angle fire like a field gun and high angle fire like a m...

After WW2, any piece of artillery that utilized indirect fire to attack targets has been broadly referred to as a howitzer. The US military now defines them as any cannon artillery that can …

Apr 16, 2025 · “Howitzer,” however, is a term that slowly evolved and entered the English lexicon. The term originated in the Hussite Wars of the early 15th century from the short barreled …

Apr 24, 2025 · The ATMOS 2000 by Elbit Systems is a wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer designed for rapid deployment and long-range strikes. It is mounted on a Tatra 6x6 chassis …