Army Orders More M109A7 Paladin Howitzers

November 03 2015

USA

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to complete low-rate production of self-propelled howitzers and ammunition carriers, reports the defense firm.

The $245.3 million deal covers the manufacture of the upgraded M109A7 Paladin howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier.

The award includes 30 M109A7 howitzers and 30 M992A3 ammunition carriers, according to a Pentagon release on Friday.

The deal is the second option of a U.S Army contract, noted UPI

The M109A7...

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