L118 Light Gun

The L118 Light Gun is a 105 mm towed howitzer developed for the British Army. It is highly regarded for its lightweight design, making it air-portable and easily maneuverable across diverse terrains.

Designed in the late 1960s to replace the Italian OTO Melara Mod 56 pack howitzer, the L118 was developed by the Royal Armament Research and Development Establishment and entered British Army service in 1976. The weapon saw its first major combat deployment during the 1982 Falklands War, where five batteries fired over 34,000 rounds under extreme environmental conditions. It subsequently proved its reliability in conflicts across the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and was widely exported, notably serving as the basis for the United States' M119 howitzer. Today, the L118 remains a cornerstone of British light artillery and continues to see active use globally, including recent transfers to aid Ukrainian forces.