US and European warships have used their deck guns to destroy Houthi drones at close range. It's good to know for future drone fights.

In January 1936 Japan announced its intention to withdraw from the London Naval Treaty ... The first class to emerge were the 18.1-inch-gun-carrying Yamatos, the largest battleships ever constructed.

US Navy Photo Last summer USS Dewey (DDG-105) fired 20 hyper velocity projectiles (HVP) from a standard Mk 45 5-inch deck gun in a quiet ... and the Office of Naval Research would not acknowledge ...

In January 1936 Japan announced its intention to withdraw from the London Naval Treaty ... The first class to emerge were the 18.1-inch-gun-carrying Yamatos, the largest battleships ever constructed.

The 76mm gun can hit small targets including cruise missiles out to 20 kilometers or 40 kilometers using a smaller ... Using similar technology, Oto Melara produced a 127mm/5 inch naval cannon that ...

Regarding armament, nine 16-inch Mark 7 naval guns are fitted onto each ship. Additionally, 20 five-inch guns, 80 40mm anti-aircraft guns and 49 20mm anti-aircraft guns were incorporated on each ship.

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CORRECTION: This post has been updated to include a new statement from Naval Sea Systems Command ... shell from the service’s Mk 45 five-inch gun found on its guided missile cruisers and ...