BAE Systems has secured a $473 million contract from the U.S. Army to build 40 additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers, reinforcing ongoing efforts to modernize the Army’s artillery fleet. The award supports continued production of the upgraded 155 mm artillery system, which combines a tracked chassis with advanced fire control, mobility, and sustainment features. The M109A7 is designed to integrate with current networked battlefield systems and support manoeuvre units with responsive