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BAE Systems Eyes India-Based M777 Howitzer Production Facility


Bae systems logo_ExecutiveBizTYSONS CORNER, VA, February 19, 2016 — BAE Systems and Mahindra have partnered to construct an assembly, integration and test facility in India for the British contractor’s M777 howitzers, ExecutiveBiz reported Thursday.

BAE Systems said Wednesday the partnership is in line with the Indian government’s planned purchase of nearly 150 M777A2 LW155 artillery guns for its army.

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