Army
Why MLRS Is Making Conventional Artillery Obsolete
Systemic vulnerabilities render conventional tube artillery obsolete in high-intensity warfare. This analysis contrasts the fragile, fragmented resupply chains of traditional guns with the modular resilience of MLRS. Applying the “impact per unit of risk” metric, it demonstrates how slow emplacement times and predictable logistical signatures relegate artillery from the cutting edge of military capability, forcing a doctrinal shift toward the superior survivability of rocket systems.