The Philippine Navy (PN) is acquiring six 155-millimeter
howitzers to improve the fire support and attack capability of its Marine
units.
"The project will be an additional capability for the
Marines especially in the conduct of fire support for its operating
forces," Navy vice commander Rear Admiral Caesar Taccad said.
Aside from the gun tubes, sufficient stocks of 155mm
ammunition will be also acquired, he added.
Six 155mm gun tubes are equivalent to one heavy artillery
battery.
The weapon has a maximum range of 14,600 meters. The 155mm
battery will supplement the existing 105mm guns of the Marines which only has
an effective range of 11,270 meters.
"The artillery system (will be) equipped with fire
control computers, muzzle velocity radars, inertial navigation and target
acquisition systems. It (will) provide the most responsive and accurate fire
support to maneuver infantry battalions with maximum lethal effect and larger
target range. As of now, the project is for re-bidding," Taccad said.
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