Naval Surface Fire Support The provision of fire support to forces ashore, and/or the neutralisation of land targets, remains a core naval mission.However, legacy medium-calibre guns using conventional ordnance are limited in range, which reduces reach inland and may leave a ship on the gun line vulnerable to counter-targeting from the shore.Furthermore, the accuracies associated with conventional ballistic ammunition diminish proportionate to range, restricting the ability of commanders to use naval fires in urban areas or congested environments where stringent Rules of Engagement demand the avoidance of collateral damage.
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