155-mm M777 Lightweight Howitzer

Country of Origin: United Kingdom, USA

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The M777 lightweight 155-mm howitzer (LW155) was developed independently by Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. (VSEL, now part of BAE) to meet a potential market for a lightweight, towed 155-mm howitzer. Originally targeted at the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps quickly became interested and it was developed under a joint Marine Corps/Army program. The LW155 will replace the M198 howitzer as a general support system for Army light forces. The Marine Corps will use the...

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