While drones dominate headlines as the future of warfare, artillery remains the enduring king of battle.

According to some estimates, 80% of all casualties in Russia’s war against Ukraine have been caused by artillery. Unlike drones or other sophisticated munitions, artillery cannot be electronically jammed or shot down.

Artillery thus remains essential to both present and future warfare. In an era of American isolation and a heightened risk of global conflict, domestic artillery production is essential for national sovereignty.