Over 1,100 M102 were produced from 1964 to 1973. The need was defined as “a towed, lightweight (3,000 pounds or less) 105-mm Howitzer capable of delivery by parachute, helicopter, and assault ...

Though the 105 mm howitzer lacks the range and hitting power ... It is comparable to Russian self-propelled and towed 122 mm artillery systems. Ukraine has not disclosed where the 2-CT 105 mm ...

It is likely that the MND requires the K9 to replace the VPA's 155 mm M114 and 105 mm M101 towed howitzers, which have been operational since the early 1970s. According to Janes Land Warfare ...