"Violation" by Russia of the Contract on destruction of rockets of average and small range, fresh Russian anti-aircraft missile systems C-500 and the tank " Armata ", as well as the growing Danger of attacks with drones determine the need for the United States to build weapons that will surpass the analogues of opponents, writes the National Interest referring to the Warrior Maven. for example, the USA begins work on a self-propelled howitzer, which is different from the weapons of the same class of high speed, and the best degree of security. The journal emphasizes that the new military equipment is the first step in the creation of weapons of new generation, superior to Russian designs. As emphasized by the developers, the new self-propelled howitzer in the place of the existing American ACS п°109п░7 will be capable of striking enemy targets at a distance up to 70 kilometers. He also said that the installation of more powerful artillery requires improved chassis of military equipment. Experts believe that the ability to hit targets at a distance of 70 kilometers is a significant jump For the artillery. They also state that this characteristic of the new ACS will put it on a par with ground-based launchers, such As the M270 MLRS. the magazine also stresses that the ground weapons in the modern world, more often than not specifically designed to defeat such enemy targets As warships, aircraft and air defenses. For this, specialists say, one must accurately determine the location of enemy targets, while remaining at a safe distance. Because of this, the us military in the near future have plans to upgrade and improve the long-range weapon. For example, the Pentagon is currently discussing the possibility of placing ground-based artillery in areas of the South China sea To deter combat ships and aircraft of the PRC.