Modern artillery is primarily categorized by projectile trajectory, muzzle velocity, and propulsion method.
Early artillery consisted of mechanical engines like catapults, ballistas, and trebuchets . artillery
Integration with drones, satellites, and digital fire-control computers allows for near-instant targeting and coordination across the theater. Leading Global Systems (2025-2026) Key Feature PzH 2000 SP Howitzer Fully automated, high rate of fire M142 HIMARS High mobility, precision-guided rockets K9 Thunder SP Howitzer Widely exported, excellent mobility Archer SP Howitzer Rapid deployment and "shoot-and-scoot" and trebuchets . Integration with drones
Low-velocity, high-angle weapons that fire projectiles at angles greater than 45 degrees, typically to hit targets behind cover or in trenches. artillery