In military terms, the concentrated firing of multiple weapons at a specific target.
戦闘では敵陣に集中砲火を浴びせて突破口を作った。
In the battle they subjected the enemy position to concentrated fire to create a breakthrough.
演習で砲兵は集中砲火の訓練を繰り返した。
In the exercises, the artillery repeatedly trained in concentrated fire techniques.
Figuratively, intense criticism or attacks focused on a person or organization (heavy barrage of criticism).
新しい方針は記者会見の直後にマスコミの集中砲火を浴びた。
The new policy was hit by intense media criticism immediately after the press conference.
SNSでの発言が原因で、彼はネット上で集中砲火を受けた。
Because of his remarks on social media, he faced intense criticism online.
会見での不適切な発言が集中砲火の引き金になった。
An inappropriate comment at the press conference triggered a barrage of criticism.