Assessments

Extending the U.S. Navy's "blue-water" reach to the littorals, strategists are looking for a more mission-focused gun for fire support inland. See also an accompanying visual essay.

U.S. Military: The Trajectory of Naval Gunfire

The medium-caliber naval gun has been a prominent armament on most modern warships for 50 years. Though this will continue to be the case well into the 21st century, a new generation of naval guns is starting to evolve, marking a significant shift in U.S. naval strategy.

Summary

Extending the U.S. Navy's "blue-water" reach to the littorals, strategists are looking for a more mission-focused gun for fire support inland. See also an accompanying visual essay.  

ASSESSMENTS

U.S. Military: The Trajectory of Naval Gunfire

Summary

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