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Army Set To Make Full-Rate Production Decision For BAE Systems’ M109A7 Howitzer In January

Army Set To Make Full-Rate Production Decision For BAE Systems’ M109A7 Howitzer In January
BAE Systems' M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer

The Army will agree to move BAE Systems’ M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer into full-rate production in January after officials confirmed the company was able to meet future delivery schedules, a service spokeswoman told Defense Daily.  Ashley John, PEO Ground Combat Systems’ director of public and congressional affairs, said program officials have determined BAE Systems has met all full-rate production requirements for the latest version of the howitzer. BAE Systems recently received a $249 million low-rate production order that covered 60 M109A7…

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