BAE Secures $493 Million Defense Contract for Advanced M109A7 Howitzers and M992A3 Carriers!
BAE Systems has secured a $493 million contract to continue the production of M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the United States Army.
This contractual agreement encompasses manufacturing and delivery scheduled from August 2025 through July 2026.
The M109A7 provides reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities for the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT). The M109A7 ensures Soldiers access to the latest artillery capabilities that are remarkably survivable, maintainable, tested, and nimble on the battlefield.
“Our priority is to produce and deliver innovative artillery solutions that grant the Army advantage in range, accuracy, and destruction,” declared Dan Furber, director of ground vehicle production for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems division. “This deal guarantees the ABCT will operate one of the most robust indirect fire support systems for years to come.”
BAE Systems continues to commit to the future of the M109A7 program, ensuring that Soldiers are equipped with mission-ready artillery solutions even in the most challenging environments or conditions. As one of the lightest tracked SPH systems on the battlefield, this vehicle is engineered with a versatile chassis and advanced technology.
Designed for consistency across the ABCT formation, the M109A7 represents a low-risk option for future upgrades while reducing the logistics burden and minimizing maintenance costs. The M109A7’s standardization further supports allied nations currently utilizing U.S. military systems by enhancing interoperability through support, mobility, and transport capabilities.
The M109A7 kicked off full-rate production in 2020. This recent order increases the total contract value to nearly $3 billion.
BAE Systems has recently ramped up production and support activities for the M109A7 and M992A3 in Anniston, Alabama, alongside operations executed across the company’s extensive industrial network in York, Pennsylvania; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Endicott, New York; Elgin, Oklahoma; and Aiken, South Carolina.
