Philippines looking at options for new 105mm towed howitzer to replace M101s

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A Nexter LG1 Mk. III 105mm towed howitzer in action. Photo c/o Nexter.

The Philippine Army (PA) has been reported to be studying its options and preparing for the acquisition of new 105mm towed howitzers to replace its ageing M101s.

In a post made by Filipino defense page MaxDefense Philippines, the Philippine Army’s Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner together with other senior leaders discussing about the selections being considered to replace the M101 105mm towed howitzer.

The photos from the Philippine Army presentation shows the M119A3 from the United States, the MKEK Boran from Turkiye, and the Nexter LG1 Mk. 3 from France.

Not much information can be seen from the said presentation, although MaxDefense Philippines did confirm that a replacement for the M101 has long been requested by the Philippine Army, but was never given priority due to other pressing needs.

The report also confirmed that representatives from MKEK and Nexter already met with Philippine Army leaders and officials from its Technical Working Groups to provide more information about the Boran and the LG1 Mk. 3, respectively.

All three options are modern 105mm towed howitzers that are in use by their country of origin as well as export markets, can be  combined with digital fire control systems and sightings, are lightweight, and can be transport by air or slinged on a helicopter.

All three howitzers also have a maximum effective range of around 17 kilometers using standard base bleed propellants.

There has been no confirmation on when the procurement process would start, but the Philippine Army has an ongoing modernization program that runs until 2028, and possibly extending over the 2030s.




[1] MaxDefense Philippines
[2] Army Recognition