Australia to Send 6 M777 Howitzers to Ukraine
Australia has announced that it will be delivering six units of M777 155mm lightweight towed howitzers and ammunition to Ukraine.
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Australia has announced that it will be delivering six units of M777 155mm lightweight towed howitzers and ammunition to Ukraine.
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