The M777 howitzer is an American towed 155 mm artillery piece in the howitzer class. It is used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the …

Sep 8, 2025 · What makes this more surprising is that the M777 isn’t new at all. It was designed back in the 1990s, mainly as a lighter replacement for the aging M198. Its claim to fame was …

M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun which, through proven technology and the innovative use of titanium and aluminum alloys, meets the requirement for rapidly deployable and accurate …

Dec 26, 2025 · The M777 is an ultra-light or lightweight howitzer designed and manufactured by BAE Systems. M777 is a 155mm 39 caliber towed gun that, through proven technology and …

Apr 17, 2025 · The US Army has contracted BAE Systems to produce M777 major lightweight howitzer structures for $162 million.

Jul 17, 2025 · US Marine gunners test fire an M777 howitzer. The M777 lightweight towed howitzer, developed by BAE Systems, has become a cornerstone of modern artillery forces, …

In 2005, the Army and Marine Corps began fielding the M777, a much smaller, lighter (9,000 pounds lighter) and more maneuverable towed cannon weapon than its predecessor, resulting …

In 2014 the US military began fielding several upgrades to its M777 howitzers including new liquid crystal display units, software updates, improved power systems, and muzzle sensors for …

Jun 13, 2022 · Today, the M777 howitzer is used by the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Columbia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and the United States. The US Marine Corps officially …

The M777 is a lightweight system for a 155mm howitzer. The M777 is usually moved into position using a 6x6 tactical truck such as MTVR and FMTV, which also carries the ammunition and …