US’ Paladin howitzer to shoot faster, deadlier with modern system upgrade
With this project, Leonardo DRS will develop a next-generation prototype with current electrical technology,
A Virginia-based defense firm has received a prototype project award from the U.S. Army to modernize a key weapon.
Leonardo DRS is set to upgrade the Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) electric weapon control system for the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer.
The company will modernize the weapon with the OTA award that’s worth $16.9 million.
Mission critical combat system
“Paladin is a mission critical combat system, and our agility and leading-edge capabilities ensure our U.S. Army partner has the necessary capabilities to support our warfighters for the long term,” said Denny Crumley, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit.
“We are thrilled to be providing this next generation of technology to the Army’s M109A7 Paladin combat vehicle.”
With this project, Leonardo DRS will develop a next-generation prototype with current electrical technology to improve the producibility and maintainability of the line replaceable units and enable the continued operation of the vehicle with no degradation to current capabilities.