G7 howitzer

In 2004, DLS partnered with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) to offer the gun in self-propelled form to the United States Army.

The Strykers cannot use current self-propelled and towed howitzers as their weight is a limiting factor on the brigade's mobility.

Interest in the system has also been exhibited by the militaries of South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

In parallel with the G7's testing on the LAV-III Denel is also planning to fit it and its turret to a Rooikat armoured vehicle for its offer to the South African Army.

Under the proposed contract, the G7 would see a "significant increase" in capability, including a weight reduction to 2,500 kg (5,500 lb) or less and the development of V-LAP ammunition to boost the range to 36 km (22 mi).