Transformacja artylerii w aspekcie wymagań działań sieciocentrycznych

The requirements of future operations conducted in the Network Centric Warfare space determine the development of artillery. The purpose of the article is to present the forecasted directions of transformations, particularly qualitative ones in order to ensure effective functioning of this kind offerees in new conditions. The leading armies of the world currently implement modern developments in the troops modernisation area. This refers mainly to the USA where the Future Combat Systems (FCS) programme is being introduced. It is also planned that by 2008 the American army will be have been equipped with modern rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers and NLOS type mortars. These assets are fully autonomous and show high effectiveness, mobility and resistance to enemy activities. Furthermore, they will provide shooting with precise GPS guided missiles which after firing correct their flight trajectory and because of this achieve high accuracy of hitting the target. It is also highly significant to introduce modern reconnaissance assets, mainly imagery ones, as well as command and control automation of fire which will ensure taking optimal advantage of artillery combat capabilities. This modernisation must be carried out in many aspects. Due to the transformations artillery will still remain in the future a basic fire support asset for fighting troops, available to commanders regardless the situation and external conditions.