This is the best light howitzer on earth and at the end of the day in terms of what russians generals fear, extremely capable lightweight howitzers that consistently get into position faster than heavier out of date russian ones that are being produced not just repaired and maintained in Ukraine… is really sobering news.
It also sucks for russia that these are perfect for pulling behind a humvee and Ukraine has piles of humvees at this point…
Between this and the Bohdana Ukraine has quickly become one of the most powerful artillery powers on earth.
edit example video of US soldiers “shooting and scooting” with the M119
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/960183/b-roll-us-paratroopers-fire-howitzers-during-african-lion-2025
example video of M119 being operated by US troops.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1002607/summit-strike-2026
another with Kenyan troops.
Because raw distance is not the only factor that matters…?
edit also the only difference between a L119 and a high rate-of-fire Mach 2 guided munitions launcher is some R&D and a different munition loaded into the L119…