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BAE to deliver 18 Howitzer artillery guns to U.S. Army
by Sam Howard
Washington (UPI) Oct 9, 2018

The U.S. Defense Department has contracted BAE Systems to deliver 18 Howitzer artillery guns to the U.S. Army.

The order for M777 155mm Ultra Lightweight Howitzers was announced by BAE Systems in a news release Monday.

The new order will add to the 1,000 M777 guns already used in the Army and Marine Corps and through logistical support contracts from the Defense Department.

The first Howitzer will be delivered to the Army in 2021. BAE Systems did not disclose the terms of the contract.

"This battle-proven capability leverages technical insertions, long-range precision guided munition developments, and flexible mobility options, to make the M777 a very effective artillery technology," Joe Senftle, Vice President and General Manager of Weapon Systems at BAE Systems, said in a statement.

"This order further demonstrates a strong and collaborative working relationship between BAE Systems and the Army."


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BAE to provide Paladin 155mm artillery systems for U.S. Army
Washington (UPI) Oct 1, 2018
BAE Systems Land & Armaments was awarded a $215.8 contract for production of the M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles. Work on the contract, announced Friday by the Department of Defense, will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of January 2021. Army fiscal 2018 procurement funds in the amount of $215.8 million were obligated at the time of award. The M109A7 Paladin is a self-propelled tacked 155mm artillery system des ... read more

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