What does LW155 stand for?

Lightweight 155mm Howitzer

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Samples in periodicals archive:

With the recent delivery of 18 new M777 lightweight 155mm howitzers to the Army's 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, the King of Battle--the field artillery's nickname--took a giant step forward.

Army News Service (Oct. 31, 2006): Army fields its first lightweight ...

The latest version of BAE Systems' M777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer is now cleared to fire a longer-range and more accurate projectile following official approval.

M777 Lightweight Howitzer Update Gives More Range and Accuracy

An $843-million, four-year contract has been awarded to BAE Systems of Barrow-in-Furness in the United Kingdom, to manufacture the weapons and 94 digital fire-control retrofit kits, according to Jim Shields, deputy program manager for the lightweight 155mm howitzer program.

Army news service (April 29, 2005): Army to purchase new lightweight ...

Marine Corps has awarded a $135 million contract to BAE SYSTEMS for low rate initial production (LRIP) of the M777 lightweight 155mm howitzer.

U.S. Marine Corps Awards LRIP Contract to BAE SYSTEMS for M777 ...

John Garner, Joint Program Manager for Lightweight 155mm Howitzer said "Delivery of this gun is another significant step forward toward fielding the howitzer to the soldiers and marines who need it.

BAE SYSTEMS Delivers First U.S.-Built XM777 Lightweight Howitzer; ...

The XM777 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer will replace the ageing M198 howitzers currently used by both the Marines and the Army.

BAE SYSTEMS Ramps Up Manufacturing Facility for Lightweight Howitzer