US Army orders more parts for M777 howitzers after their success on Ukrainian battlefields

Fri, 01/05/2024 - 07:55

Soldiers of the Ukrainian 55th artillery brigade operate on the frontline with a US made Howitzer M777 cannon amid artillery fights on December 29, 2022 in Bakhmut, Ukraine. A large swath of Donetsk region has been held by Russian-backed separatists since 2014. Russia has tried to expand its control here since the February 24 invasion. — Ukrainian forces fire a M777 howitzer in Bakhmut.
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The US army has resumed orders of M777 howitzer parts from British defense company BAE Systems.
The mobility of lightweight howitzers has proved essential for Ukrainian forces.
Their proven success has sparked interest from other militaries, BAE Systems said.

The US Army has signed a contract with a British defense company to restart production of M777 howitzer parts that will be sent to Ukraine to refurbish old guns.