BAE Systems wins US Army contract for M109A7 Paladin SPHs

BAE Systems has received a contract valued at over $500m to supply more M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers to the US Army.

Awarded in December last year, the contract is intended to meet the operational needs of the Army, with a focus on its Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs).

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The M109A7 is the latest model in the BAE Systems M109 series and features a digital fire control system known as the “digital backbone,” along with updated technology designed to support indirect fire missions for ABCTs.

These systems enhance lethality, survivability and responsiveness, enabling war fighters to deliver precise and effective indirect fire support in rapidly changing operational environments.

The vehicle is operated by a crew of four and measures 9.7 metres (m) in length, 3.9m in width, and 3.3m in height.

Weighing a maximum of 35,380 kilogrammes, it is among the lightest tracked self-propelled howitzer systems on the battlefield and features an adaptable chassis along with next-generation capabilities.

The M109A7 is produced at facilities located in York, Pennsylvania, Elgin, Oklahoma and Anniston, Alabama.

BAE Systems Artillery and Combat Support for the Combat Mission Systems business programme director Dan Furber said: “The M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer is designed to provide a significant operational advantage on today’s battlefields and into the future.

“Its proven performance demonstrates its value on the field, and we’re proud to support the US Army and its allies in leveraging this critical capability.”

Last month, BAE Systems was also awarded a separate $473m contract by the US Army Contracting Command (ACC) Detroit to manufacture an additional 40 M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets.

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