BAE secures follow-on M109 upgrade contract
BAE Systems has received a $142 million follow-on contract from the US Army to continue low-rate initial production (LRIP) on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and its associated M992A3 ammunition carrier.
The programme – formerly called PIM - includes introduction of a Bradley-common chassis, engine, transmission, suspension, steering system, and improved survivability, while leveraging technologies developed during the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon program. It also includes a new ‘digital-backbone’ and power generation capability.
According to Adam Zarfoss, director for Artillery and Recovery Systems at BAE Systems, the initial LRIP contract was awarded in October 2013 and included an FY14 base contract with additional options
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