BAE Systems has been awarded a $466-million contract to supply its M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers to the US Army.
According to a US Department of Defense announcement, the agreement includes the delivery of M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles.
The precise number of howitzers and carriers under order remains to be disclosed.
Work for the contract will be performed in Pennsylvania, Michigan, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
It is expected to be complete by December 2026.
The Paladin Howitzer
BAE Systems’ Paladin M109A7 is a next-generation artillery system designed to support the US Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams.
It can provide key fire support for various missions in conventional and hybrid combat environments.
The weapon features an upgraded hull, turret, suspension system, and engine for better survivability and performance than its predecessor, the M109A6 artillery system.
The M109A7 can fire at a maximum rate of four rounds per minute and hit targets up to 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away.