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8-inch howitzer M1917, WWI-era US-made versions of British BL 8-inch howitzer Mk VI – VIII; 4.5-inch gun M1 WWII US field gun; 105 mm M2A1 (M101A1) howitzer WWII US standard light field gun; 105 mm M102 howitzer; 155 mm gun M1, M2, M59 a WWII and Korea era field gun widely known as the Long Tom; 8 inch howitzer M1 (M115) a towed, used by ...
In 2021, the Pentagon briefly posted a picture of the unit insignia of the 701st Munitions Support Squadron at Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium which depicted US and Belgian flags above an eagle clutching a B-61 weapon. The photo, dated from March 2021, was removed soon after it drew media attention.
This list of missiles by country displays the names of missiles in order of the country where they originate (were developed), with the countries listed alphabetically and annotated with their continent (and defence alliance, if applicable). In cases where multiple nations have developed or produced a missile, it is listed under each ...
The United States' Department of Defense [3] maintains war reserve stocks around the world, mainly in NATO countries and in some major non-NATO allies. [1] The US 31st Munitions Squadron is tasked with maintaining and distributing the largest war reserve stockpiles of munitions for the United States Air Forces in Europe. [4]
European nations produced 287 MLRS systems, with the first being delivered in 1989. [12] Some 1,300 M270 systems have been manufactured in the United States and in Western Europe to date, along with more than 700,000 rockets of all kinds, including over 70,000 GMLRS guided munitions as of March 2024. [13] [14]
Unlike many countries in Europe and Asia, the United States has not been subjected to significant aerial bombardment. Nevertheless, according to the Department of Defense, "millions of acres" of US territory may contain UXO, discarded military munitions (DMM) and munitions constituents (e.g., explosive compounds). [61]
This is a list of countries by level of military equipment, including naval ships, fighter aircraft and nuclear weapons. This list is indicative only, as strict comparisons cannot accurately be made. This list is indicative only, as strict comparisons cannot accurately be made.
The AIC was used by the United States Army Ordnance Corps from January, 1942 to 1958. It listed munitions and explosives (items from SNLs P, R, S, and T), items that were considered priority issue for soldiers in combat. The markings used by the system made it easier for soldiers to quickly identify and procure the right items.