Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Ukrainian M777 howitzer in action. Photo: Getty Images The US Department of State has approved the potential sale to Ukraine of ...

It made its combat debut in the War in Afghanistan. With a weight of 4,200 kg (9,300 lb), the M777 is 41% lighter than the 7,154 kg (15,772 lb) M198 howitzer it replaces. Much of the weight reduction ...

Australian Army soldiers from 105th Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, prepare to reload an M777 lightweight towed howitzer gun shortly after firing a round at an exercise ...