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BAE Systems Unveils Upgraded Paladin Vehicle

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Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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By Ann Roosevelt BAE Systems yesterday unveiled its upgraded Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) vehicle to military customers, congressional representatives, community leaders and employees at its York, Pa., facility. PIM is the next generation howitzer in the M109 Paladin family of vehicles, the combat-proven weapon system manufactured by BAE at York. "The modernization of the Paladin is a critical step in providing the Army with a sustainable and supportable fleet of upgraded vehicles," Joe McCarthy, vice president and general manager of…

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