BAE To Provide Howitzers To U.S., Australia

BAE Systems has received orders for 93 M777 howitzers from the U.S. and Australia, bringing total orders to 955 units, the British-based global defense firm reports.

The U.S. Army and Marine Corps purchased a total of 58 guns, while Australia is acquiring 35 through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.

The purchases were announced at the Farnborough exhibition in the U.K.

Australia becomes the third customer for the weapon, said company officials. Canada also...