India has struck a government-to-government deal for 145 howitzers with the US at a cost of around $700 million. ... India, US ink landmark deal .... On November 30, India signed the Letter of Agreement and Acceptance (LOA) with the US to purchase 145 M777 ultra-light artillery guns, through ....

3,000 crore ($660 million) deal to buy 145 M777 ultra light howitzers from the US defence manufacturer, BAE Systems. The M777 artillery guns will essentially be .... Even in Kargil battle, our Artillery corps used 155mm Bofors ... But in regions where logistics are challenging and transportation is difficult, light weight M777 ....

The Army has upgraded its vintage air defence and Bofors guns, besides bringing in the new Ultra Light Howitzer M777 artillery guns..