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Army Plans Future Howitzer Prototype Award In July, Production Deal In FY ‘28 For Up To 500 Systems

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Army Plans Future Howitzer Prototype Award In July, Production Deal In FY ‘28 For Up To 500 Systems

U.S. Army Spc. Rich Musser, center, pulls the lanyard on a M777A2 Howitzer cannon, launching a 155mm round downrange in support of infantry operations at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Oct. 9, 2013

The Army is planning a prototype award for its self-propelled howitzer modernization effort in July, to be followed by a potential production deal in mid-fiscal year 2028 for up to 500 wheeled systems that will replace M777 towed howitzers. The new Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) details were laid out in a draft Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) notice on Friday, with plans to issue a final version in March, with the service citing a need for U.S.-based, “wartime footing” production…

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