BAE offers Colombia artillery
Colombia has a requirement for 25 artillery pieces, but it is unclear what kind of system they want.
BAE Systems told Shephard: ‘It is our understanding that the Colombian Army is examining future artillery needs.’
A spokesperson added: ‘In the event the Colombian Army seeks proposals, BAE Systems is capable of offering its M777 155mm Lightweight Field Howitzer, the M109 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer, or a combination of both.’
The company is set to present on both systems at the Colombian Army’s annual Artillery Forum in Bogota in November. The fact BAE is proposing both solutions indicates that the Colombians
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