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artillery

[ahr-til-uh-ree] / ɑrˈtɪl ə ri /


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Germany committed €11.5 billion for 2026, prioritizing IRIS-T air defense, drones and artillery, while Norway’s assistance for 2026 is worth about $8 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned both sides for attacks on civilian areas as Ukraine and Russia kept up their artillery war.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The group makes combat vehicles, ammunition, missile launchers and artillery systems, including the M777 howitzer that Ukraine has employed widely in its fight against Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Towed artillery is easier to hide among trees and camouflage, and doesn’t give off the same heat signature, making it easier to hide from drones.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Adams hated phosphorus, which was only meant to be used to mark targets for artillery.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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