After its adoption by the US Army, the M44 was offered for export to NATO allies, including Belgium. In 1954, the Belgian Army received several dozen M44s as part of a rearmament programme aimed at integration into the alliance’s common defence system. The M44 remained in service with the Belgian artillery until 1967, when the units were transferred to the reserve, where they remained until 1983.

Introduced in Update “Storm Warning”, the M44 features a compact size, a powerful 155 mm cannon, and good mobility. Two types of shells are available for the gun: the M107 high-explosive shell and the M110 smoke shell. However, it is worth noting that the thin armour of the fighting compartment and hull, as well as the open-top turret, make the M44 easy prey for both armoured vehicles and aircraft. The horizontal gun traverse angles are limited to 30 degrees, which often requires turning the hull to aim at the target. In addition, the long reload time, characteristic of guns of this calibre, makes the vehicle more effective at range than close quarters.