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It is used by
the ground forces of Australia, Canada, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United
States. It was first used in combat during the US war in Afghanistan.
The M777 is manufactured by BAE Systems' Global Combat Systems division. Prime contract
management is based in Barrow-in-Furness in the United Kingdom as well as manufacture and
assembly of the titanium structures and associated recoil components. Final integration and
testing of the weapon is undertaken at BAE's facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.[10] Depending on
the year, contract and systems package, the M777 has been exported for individual unit costs
including US$2.025 million (in 2008) and $3.738 million (in 2017)