United States, April 9 -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army's M777 Towed 155mm Howitzer.This contract supports the Army's robust artillery capability needs and for the first time ensures a second source producer of M776 cannons-the main armament for the M777 system used in critical operations across the globe today.Establishing U.S.-based second source production of the M776 cannon allows the Army to acquire necessary firepower at a much faster pace, further contributing to Soldier readiness and the resilience of America's defense industrial base. The company continues to seek growth opportunities and make investments that fuel the defense industrial base...