Does this article mean the promised long range super howitzers and ralated equipment are finally arriving where they can do some good, and are doing it? How far from the enemy can they stay and be effective, and what are similar figures for the Russian equipment?
Unfortunately the Western equipment is arriving in ‘dumbed down’ condition. Sensitive parts are stripped and sometimes work arounds can be substituted.
Regardless of specs, if old ammo is supplied, then the range is very much reduced. Worse, without dedicated artillery drones, the modern pieces are no more effective than any other piece. Drones are the modern equivalent of FAOs.
What I’m saying is there is no way for long range tubes to correct and adjust their fire. There is no counter to the Orc’s dedicated Orlon 10 with its 5km altitude, 16 hour duration, and 365 mile range. Commercial drones are not anywhere near adequate for artillery.