US Army gets first mobile cannon to replace M777 howitzer, officials say

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first Korean-made mobile tactical cannon less than a year after first issuing a solicitation, service officials said Thursday. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting , the Army’s leader for offensive fires said that the mobile tactical cannon, made by Hanwha Defense USA , was on display at a first-of-its-kind “Army Modernization Day” held on Capitol Hill earlier this month. “We’re excited to have that and get ready to test it,” said Brig. Gen. Robert J. “RJ” Mikesh Jr., portfolio management executive…