Oklahoma Hosting an Integration Facility for the New-Generation Cannon

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) had the opportunity to participate in the Army’s rollout of the new Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C), the first Manned Ground Vehicle prototype of Future Combat Systems (FCS), on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. Senator Inhofe spoke at a press conference along with Chief of Staff of the Army General George W. Casey and Secretary of the Army Pete Geren.

Elgin, Oklahoma (near Ft. Sill/Lawton) will host one of the integration facilities of the NLOS-C.

Here are excertps from Sentator Inhofe’s speech:

Today is both a reflection of the past and a look into the future of the United States Army. While this Saturday marks the 233rd birthday of the Army, we are also here to celebrate what will be regarded as a truly historic day for its future. The Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon, or NLOS-C, is but a glimpse into this future.

Never before have we or any other nation attempted to undertake such an important or such a monumental transformation of a ground force. In my mind, the rollout of NLOS-C marks the beginning of the greatest transformation the United States Army has ever known, increasing the Army’s ability to fight across the entire spectrum of warfare.

…Today, with the rollout of the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon, the United States once again retains for itself the greatest artillery piece in the world.

Click here to read the entire speech.

To read more about the Cannon, see Defense Update.