U.S. Army Awards $535 Million Contract for Self-Propelled Howitzer Production Through 2029: BAE Systems has secured a $535.6 million U.S. Army contract for self-propelled howitzer systems and tracked support vehicles, reinforcing the Army’s effort to sustain mobile long-range firepower for high-intensity combat operations. Announced on May 14, 2026, the award strongly points to continued production of the M109A7 Paladin family, a platform central to maintaining armored brigade artillery support against peer threats on modern battlefields. The contract covers vehicles and full fielding kits, indicating continued expansion and sustainment of the Army’s tracked artillery fleet rather than a one-time procurement. The M109A7 improves survivability, mobility, and digital fire control compared to earlier variants, supporting faster shoot-and-scoot operations and better integration into networked battlefield operations increasingly required in large-scale warfare. Read more...BAE Systems receives a $535.6 million U.S. Army contract for self-propelled howitzer systems, vehicles, and fielding kits, likely linked to continued M109A7 Paladin 155 mm artillery production for armored brigade combat teams through 2029. (Picture source: U.S. DoW) #ArmyContracts #DefenseNews #SelfPropelledHowitzer #BAESystems #MilitaryTechnology