BAE Systems awarded $473m ACC contract for Paladin production
Above: The M109A7 Paladin.
Courtesy BAE Systems
“The M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer provides the firepower and operational advantage Soldiers need on the modern battlefield,” said Dan Furber, Combat Mission Systems’ Artillery and Combat Support programme director for BAE Systems, Inc. “This platform gives warfighters the decisive edge in any conflict and we are looking forward to continuing to provide this proven capability to the US Army.”
The contract will also provide additional support services, including technical support packages, post-production refurbishment and welding compliance.
The contract was awarded by the Army Contracting Command (ACC) Detroit in September and is the first award of a five-year contract. The M109A7 is produced in York, Pennsylvania, Elgin, Oklahoma and Anniston, Alabama, USA.
