
The Army has launched a new program to find small businesses with concepts to increase the rate of fire for its self-propelled howitzers, including the future Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA). The program aims to have companies on contract 30 days after the submission period closes on October 6, including initial deals worth up to $200,000 for four months of work and “considerable increases for Phase II and beyond.” “This rate of fire aspect is more than just putting rounds…