Reloading a naval cannon wasn't quick or easy — it was a precise, dangerous process. This video shows every step: from plugging the vent and cleaning the barrel to loading powder, shot, and priming ...
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Legacy naval guns find new life in the drone age

The presence of a Cold War-era naval gun, installed in a fixed position on shore, in today’s precision-guided missile environment of unmanned aerial vehicles, is a reminder that ‘old’ technology has ...
LONDON — Future air defense for naval vessels and combat armor may include a defensive escort of uncrewed vehicles equipped with electronic warfare measures or drone-killing cannons, according to the ...
Introduction On June 17, 1775, the impact of British naval guns and the steady advance of seasoned troops threatened to shatter the colonial siege ...