The M777 howitzer is a British 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 United States. It was first used in combat during the War in Afghanistan. The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division.

With unparalleled tactical and strategic mobility, the battle-proven 39 caliber M777 sets the standard for modern, reliable fire support in the most hostile environments. M777 is the world's first 155mm Howitzer weighing less than 10000 lbs (4218 kg).

Indian Army celebrated receiving its first M777A2 Ultra Lightweight Howitzers (ULH) at an official handover ceremony today, a key step toward the modernizing and strengthening of the Indian Army’s artillery capabilities.

Mar 26, 2019 · M777 Howitzer facts and range: The M777 Howitzer is a 155mm 39 calibre towed gun. According to BAE Systems, the maximum unassisted range of the M777 is 24.7 km, while the assisted range is of...

With more than 1,090 M777s in service globally, the M777 is the only battle-proven 155mm Ultra Lightweight Howitzer providing a rapid reaction that delivers firepower under sustained combat conditions.

6 days ago · The two M777 ULH systems signify the 145-gun agreement between the US and Indian governments to strengthen India’s artillery capabilities. Under the agreement, 120 ULH systems are being assembled, integrated and tested in India by Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd. (MDSL), as part of the ‘Make in India’ programme.

From an Indian point of view, the M777 is advantageous to the Artillery since it offers 155mm firepower and lethality with greatly greater mobility, allowing the platform to be transported to difficult-to-reach or occasionally impossible-to-reach places.

Nov 9, 2018 · The M777 A2 Ultra-Light Howitzer is a towed 155 mm artillery gun system that is substantially lighter than the existing 155 FH 77B Bofors guns and meets the current operational requirements of the borders in mountainous terrains, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Central Sector.

Apr 17, 2024 · The M777 matches the firepower of current generation 155mm towed systems at less than half the weight. The howitzer is equipped with a 39-calibre barrel. The muzzle velocity (at Charge 8 super) is 827m/s.

Jan 16, 2017 · The US Department of Defence (DoD) has awarded a $542m contract to UK-based company BAE Systems to deliver 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army. The howitzers will be supplied to the Indian Army through a foreign military sale between the governments of the US and India.