What Happened
Tight Deadline Set For Highly Anticipated Artillery Program
The US Army is moving forward with its self-propelled howitzer program, aiming to award a contract by July, just 10 months after issuing a request for information. The program, which seeks to replace the towed M777 howitzers, has attracted interest from several major defense contractors, including Hanwha, Rheinmetall, Elbit America, and General Dynamics. The Army plans to release a draft prototype proposal later this month and a final one in March. The service’s emphasis on domestic production and rapid soldier experimentation may shape the competition, which was first reported by Breaking Defense.