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Army Eyes New Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon For Air Defense, Potential FY ‘25 Prototype Award

Army Eyes New Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon For Air Defense, Potential FY ‘25 Prototype Award
M109A7 self-propelled howitzer

The Army has detailed its interest in pursuing a new 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer-based air defense system, called the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), capable of firing hypervelocity projectiles. A Request for Information notice published earlier this month notes Army may look to award development contracts in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with an aim to receive eight MDAC prototypes by late FY ‘27. “Current air and missile defense munitions require onboard guidance and targeting components that drive high…

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