M56/33 105 mm Towed Howitzer

Reading Time: 4 minutes The M56/33 105 mm towed howitzer represents a modern, lightweight and highly mobile field-artillery solution designed for rapid reaction forces and conventional infantry formations alike. Developed by Yugoimport in Serbia, it combines traditional reliability with contemporary digital fire-control capability. The system’s compact design, ease of transport and fast deployment time make it ideal for operations in terrain where heavy self-propelled artillery is impractical — such as the hilly, riverine and forested environments of Bangladesh. Equipped with an integrated weapon-level Fire Control System (FCS), the M56/33 offers precise, network-linked firing capability while retaining the logistical simplicity of a towed gun. In the Bangladesh Army’s operational doctrine, the M56/33 is intended to provide close and general fire support to manoeuvre brigades, particularly light and medium formations. The howitzer’s mobility allows it to keep pace with advancing troops or reposition quickly to avoid counter-battery fire. Its low weight and