Army deploys ultra-light M-777 howitzers in forward locations along LAC in Arunachal PradeshIndia has been ramping up its overall military might in all strategically key areas along the nearly 3,500-km-long LAC after the Galwan Val...
08 Sep, 2022, 04.23 PM IST
India plans to deploy M777s near LAC in Arunachal PradeshChina has expressed concerns over India’s biggest mountain combat exercise in state.
07 Oct, 2019, 11.36 AM IST
Indian Army gets new teeth, K9 Vajra, M777 howitzers inductedThe artillery modernisation plan has been moving at a slow pace since the last couple of decades but it picked up pace when the Indian Army...
09 Nov, 2018, 05.19 PM IST
M777 howitzer guns reach Pokhran for testingThe testing will be carried out and different kinds of ammunition will be fired, following which due analysis will be conducted, defence so...
15 Jul, 2018, 01.30 PM IST
Indian Army gets M777 howitzers 30 years after Bofors scandalThe M-777 A-2 ultra-light howitzers (ULH), having a maximum range of 30 km and manufactured by the BAE Systems, were being taken to Pokhran...
15 Jul, 2018, 01.30 PM IST
BAE welcomes inking of M777 Howitzers deal between India and USThe maker of M777 ultra-light weight Howitzers said it is looking forward to provide India an unmatched strategic and tactical mobility wea...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.30 PM IST
US finalised proposal to sell M777 howitzers to India for over $700 million; deal to involve 'Make in India' componentThe light artillery gun deal, worth over $700 million, will also involve a significant 'Make in India' component with Mahindra expected to ...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.35 PM IST
M777 howitzer project: BAE to select Indian partner in 2 monthsBAE Systems, the world’s leading gun maker, will identify its main Make in India partner for the M777 ultra-light howitzer project within t...
14 Jul, 2018, 03.34 PM IST
US committed to India's military modernisation efforts: Richard VermaThe M777 is a state-of-the-art, lightweight howitzer that will provide the Indian Army with advanced capabilities, Verma said in a statemen...
12 Jul, 2018, 09.27 PM IST
Change in customs rules raises price of M-777 howitzers guns meant for China border by over 10%The deal for M-777 howitzers — being processed as a direct government to government purchase from the US — was negotiated and finalised bef...
11 Jul, 2018, 02.47 PM IST
JIT to conduct advance tests to find reasons behind M777 howitzer barrel explosionProbe is planned to get over by March 2018. Top Defence Ministry sources said it is “premature” to conclude or state whether the gun or the...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.09 PM IST
Indian defence may hit dead-end for $885 million howitzer deal with USDefence ministry sources said though no final decision has been taken as yet, there was "no way" American M-777 ultra-light howitzers could...
24 Jun, 2014, 11.04 AM IST
US okays sale of 145 Howitzers to IndiaUS Department of Defense has notified the Congress the sale of 145 state-of-the-art 155mm towed Howitzers to India worth about $885 million.
10 Aug, 2013, 07.48 AM IST
Pentagon notifies Congress of 145 Howitzers sale to IndiaIndia intends to use the Howitzers to modernise its armed forces and enhance its ability to operate in hazardous conditions, DSCA said.
09 Aug, 2013, 12.54 PM IST
- Soon, big bang gun deal worth $647 million with US
India has now moved closer to buying 145 ultra-light howitzers from the US in a direct government-to-government deal worth $647 mn.
29 Jan, 2010, 07.48 AM IST
- US okays howitzers worth $647 mn for India
US intend to sell 145 M777 Howitzers to India.
28 Jan, 2010, 08.40 AM IST
- US okays howitzers worth $647 million for India
Asserting that its sale to India will "improve interoperability with US Soldiers and Marines," the US defense agency tasked with transfer o...
28 Jan, 2010, 02.08 AM IST