BAE Systems secures $146m contract for US Army M776 cannons
Source: Army Technology
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BAE Systems has received a contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons, the primary armament for the US Army’s M777 towed 155mm howitzer.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
BAE Systems has received a contract to manufacture M776 cannons for the US Army.
Location
United States
Unit
BAE Systems, US Army
Time
Not specified
Equipment
M776 cannonsM777 towed 155mm howitzer
Summary
BAE Systems secured a $146 million contract to manufacture M776 cannons, which serve as the primary armament for the US Army's M777 towed 155mm howitzer.
Key Facts
- BAE Systems received a $146 million contract.
- The contract is for manufacturing M776 cannons.
- M776 cannons are the primary armament for the M777 howitzer.
- The M777 is a towed 155mm howitzer used by the US Army.