BAE, Mahindra join hands for M777 Howitzer unit

Last year, BAE developed and submitted a US government-supported proposal offering a higher degree of indigenisation on the M777 weapon system. The highlight of this is the commitment to establish AIT capabilities in India in partnership with a domestic Indian company.

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Under the foreign military sales route, the US had recently finalised the letter of acceptance which would be sent to India. Even earlier, an LoA was sent to the government pegging the cost of 145 howitzers at $694 million.

“Mahindra and BAE Systems share the same values and common vision towards Make in India. BAE Systems is one of the largest defence companies globally and we could not have a better partner. M777 will give our defence forces a much needed operational advantage and an access to state of art technology. Mahindra M777 facility will also ensure that the life cycle support is available locally thereby enhancing operational availability of the guns,” SP Shukla, group president, Mahindra Defence & Aerospace, Mahindra Group said.