BAE Systems (LON: BA) received a $535 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers, according to a company press release dated June 16, 2026.

The M109A7 Paladin is used as part of the Army's Armored Brigade Combat Team formation. The system is described as capable of delivering fires in under 30 seconds when stationary or within a minute while moving.

"The M109A7 Paladin is a battle-proven platform that delivers what Soldiers need to succeed on today's battlefield," said Dan Furber, Combat Mission Systems vice president of Artillery programs. "With its reliable performance and robust industrial base, the Paladin ensures our troops have the firepower and support they can count on when it matters most."

The contract extends BAE Systems' ongoing production of the howitzer platform, which the company says is among the lightest tracked self-propelled howitzer systems currently fielded.