India’s post-2014 economic transformation became anchor of India-US ties, says Foreign Secretary Vinay KwatraIndia’s economic transformation since 2014 has become the foundation of its growing strategic partnership with the United States, Foreign S...
19 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Bengaluru firm to build 3000-km range KAAL Bhairava drone in Europe in partnership with a company associated with F-16Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace will manufacture its autonomous combat aircraft, Kaal Bhairava, in Portugal. This marks the first overseas...
15 May, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Army fires US precision guided Excalibur rounds for first time using M777 howitzersThe firing of the Excalibur rounds took place as part of the army’s training procedure. A precision guided kit was also tested.
10 Dec, 2019, 08.12 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
K9 Vajra, M777 howitzers to be inducted on Friday, Nirmala Sitharaman to attend eventThe development will lead to the establishing of the first regiments- each comprising of about 18 guns- of the M777s and the Vajra by aroun...
09 Nov, 2018, 10.30 AM 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
Border tense but red tape hits Army acquisition of big gunsDefence ministry sources said the Pentagon's "letter of offer and acceptance (LoA)" to sell 145 the M-777s to India for $737 million "expir...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.25 PM IST
ET In the Classroom: M-777 Artillery gunsManufacturer BAE Systems will set up facilities in India with the help of local partner Mahindra, which could involve investment of over $2...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.13 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
BAE announces Mahindra as partner for the M777 ultra-light howitzers dealBAE Systems, which is the original manufacturer of the howitzers, has announced that it will work with Mahindra for the Make in India proje...
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
Probe begins after M777 howitzer misfiresThe extent of the damage is being assessed by a joint investigation team,” the Army insider said, adding no one was injured. The joint inve...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.38 AM 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
Make in India push: BAE Systems to partner with Mahindra for assembling & testing M777 howitzers"BAE Systems looks forward to working with Mahindra in the coming weeks to finalize details of this AIT facility," the company's press rele...
17 Feb, 2016, 11.01 AM IST