Size matters: KNDS pitches long-barreled artillery for 60-kilometer base range

KNDS, a French-German defense company, is developing the Loras long-range artillery system with a 58-caliber barrel capable of firing standard shells up to 60 kilometers, surpassing typical NATO artillery lengths. The system, set for production between 2032-2035, features a tracked Boxer chassis and French barrel technology, with KNDS addressing technical challenges like barrel wear seen in U.S. programs.