BAE Systems Lands $493 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Artillery Capabilities

BAE Systems Lands $493 Million Contract to Enhance U.S. Army Artillery Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $493 million contract to continue producing M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army, with deliveries expected between August 2025 and July 2026. This contract supports the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Team by providing advanced, reliable, and maintainable artillery systems. BAE Systems has expanded its production capabilities to multiple U.S. locations to meet this demand. The total value of the M109A7 program has now reached nearly $3 billion since its full-rate production began in 2020.

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 3-Aug-2024— /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems has been awarded a significant $493 million contract to continue the production of M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army. This new contract entails production and delivery scheduled from August 2025 to July 2026.

The M109A7 SPH is a crucial component of the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), providing advanced artillery capabilities that are reliable, maintainable, and highly survivable. This latest contract ensures that soldiers will continue to benefit from modern, responsive battlefield artillery systems.

Dan Furber, director of ground vehicle production for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business, emphasized the importance of the contract: “We are focused on producing and fielding modern artillery capabilities that provide the Army with overmatch in range, accuracy, and lethality. This contract ensures the ABCT will sustain operations of one of the most survivable indirect fire support systems for years to come.”

BAE Systems is dedicated to the future of the M109A7 program, ensuring that soldiers are equipped with state-of-the-art artillery solutions for various challenging terrains and conditions. Despite being one of the lightest tracked SPH systems on the battlefield, the M109A7 is designed with adaptable chassis and next-generation technology.

The M109A7’s commonality across the ABCT formation makes it a low-risk option for future upgrades, easing the logistics burden and reducing maintenance costs. This commonality also benefits allied nations using U.S. military systems by maintaining interoperability through support, maneuver, and transportation characteristics.

Since entering full-rate production in 2020, the M109A7 program has seen substantial growth. This latest contract brings the total value of the program to nearly $3 billion.

To meet the increased production demands, BAE Systems has expanded its efforts to include facilities in Anniston, Alabama, alongside existing production and support sites in York, Pennsylvania; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Endicott, New York; Elgin, Oklahoma; and Aiken, South Carolina.

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SOURCE: BAE Systems