Artillery Transformation in Contemporary High-Intensity Conflict: Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian Wa Cover Image

Transformacja artylerii we współczesnym konflikcie wysokiej intensywności: wnioski z wojny rosyjsko-ukraińskiej
Artillery Transformation in Contemporary High-Intensity Conflict: Lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian Wa

Author(s): Bartłomiej Zadworny
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Welfare systems, Geopolitics
Published by: Polskie Towarzystwo Geopolityczne
Keywords: artillery;network-centric warfare;unmanned aerial reconnaissance;precision-guided munitions;combat system automation;counter-UAV;high-intensity warfare

Summary/Abstract: The Russo-Ukrainian war has confirmed that artillery remains the dominantmeans of destruction in symmetric conflicts, accounting for the majority of battlefieldcasualties. At the same time, the conflict has revealed a profound transformation ofartillery driven by the integration of unmanned reconnaissance systems, artificialintelligence, precision-guided munitions, and network-centric command architectures.Artillery is evolving from an area-effect fire support arm into a highly responsive,precise, and increasingly automated system capable of tactical, operational, andstrategic influence. Survivability is now determined primarily by reaction time,mobility, reduced electromagnetic signature, and the ability to operate under constantdrone threat. Concurrently, rocket artillery is assuming roles traditionally associatedwith air power, enabling deep strikes against logistics, command structures, and criticalinfrastructure. This paper identifies the key developmental trends shaping artillerybetween 2020 and 2040, highlighting its emergence as a central pillar of modern landwarfare.

  • Issue Year: 2026
  • Issue No: 56
  • Page Range: 114-134
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish
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