In 1987 an agreement was reached to produce the L119 under license by the US as the M119, to replace the M102 howitzer. It entered service with the 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, …

STORY A SHORT HISTORY The weapon at Memorial Field one of 14 British L119 light guns leased to the U.S. Army i. 1985 for evaluation. The system was revised by Rock Island …

Mar 13, 2020 · M119 was originally designed, developed and manufactured by the Royal Ordnance Company in Nottingham, England as the L118/L119 British Light Gun. The …

The M119 Howitzer is a lightweight 105mm howitzer used by the United States Army. It can be easily airlifted, even by helicopter, or dropped by parachute. It does not need a recoil pit. The …

What is the M119 howitzer? The M119 howitzer is a lightweight 105 mm howitzer, used by the United States Army.

It provides direct and indirect fire support to highly mobile light infantry divisions and separate brigades. The howitzer can be quickly moved and employed to provide maximum fire power …

Jul 7, 2011 · The howitzer, light, towed, 105-mm, M119, is used as a light, indirect fire support weapon for a light infantry division. The prime mover for the M119 is the M1069 or modified …

The M119 howitzer has been upgraded over the years, but still remains a major asset for the Army's primary direct and indirect fire support.

Jul 13, 2025 · Its lightweight frame allows for rapid transport and deployment, enabling artillery crews to quickly respond to shifting frontlines or sudden fire missions. Whether slung beneath …

Sep 10, 2015 · Although the M119 has proven to be one of the most reliable and responsive fire support assets over the past two decades, its Achilles' heel has been the legacy recoil system.