Defense Department has chosen BAE Systems for providing lightweight M777 howitzers for US Army combat teams. The deal is worth $134 million.
The order is to be accomplished by Oct 2013.
Mike Smith, MD of BAE Systems stated, “This latest order reinforces the system’s credentials while continuous development of sub-system enhancements underlines our determination to keep M777 the howitzer of choice.”
The M777 can be set up at inaccessible areas by medium lift helicopters quickly. A total of 1071 M777s will be supplied by US and UK production program.
The order is to be accomplished by Oct 2013.
Mike Smith, MD of BAE Systems stated, “This latest order reinforces the system’s credentials while continuous development of sub-system enhancements underlines our determination to keep M777 the howitzer of choice.”
The M777 can be set up at inaccessible areas by medium lift helicopters quickly. A total of 1071 M777s will be supplied by US and UK production program.