artillery

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North Korea plans to deploy a new type of artillery along its southern border, state media said Friday, potentially putting Seoul within striking range as Pyongyang deepens its hostility towards South Korea.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"He just sits near an air defence artillery gun, silent and motionless, as if he's also on duty," the brigade says.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Members also agreed on new capability targets, including a fivefold increase in air and missile defense and more weapons, including tanks, warships, long-range missiles, artillery and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

South Korean and Western intelligence agencies have estimated that the North has sent thousands of soldiers to Russia, primarily to the Kursk region, along with artillery shells, missiles and rocket systems.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A few seconds later, a rumbling sound washed over them like distant artillery.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan