BAE Systems receives howitzer contract modification
BAE Systems Land & Armaments has received a contract modification from the US Army for its work on the Self Propelled Howitzer, Carrier-Ammunition Tracked vehicle, the US Department of Defense announced on 4 October.
The $48 million modification covers long lead material associated with the build of the Self Propelled Howitzer, Carrier-Ammunition Tracked vehicle.
Work will be complete by January 2023.
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