M-777 going back in production

[George]

https://www.realcleardefense.com/2024/01/06/army_putting_popular_howitzer_back_into_production_1003229.html

 

[MontyB]

Not sure why but that link doesn't lead me to a story about artillery.

I did find this link to the story though...

BAE Systems to resume production of M777 howitzer | Defense News January 2024 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2024 | Archive News year

BAE Systems to resume production of M777 howitzer

www.armyrecognition.com

 

[George]

that's it

 

[MontyB]

I am not sure I understand the need for towed artillery these days, surely more mobile systems are the way to go in the age of drones.

 

[Delta]

I am not sure I understand the need for towed artillery these days, surely more mobile systems are the way to go in the age of drones.

Yeah that makes sense but we still need it.