BAE Systems, in close collaboration with the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), is accelerating development of the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype under a strategic Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
By Jarryd Sinovich
Designed to deliver long-range precision firepower, the M109-52 offers a powerful upgrade to U.S. artillery forces by fusing proven platforms with mature technologies. This approach enables rapid capability enhancements without the cost burden of building from scratch.
“The M109-52 represents a leap forward in affordable lethality by integrating what works—battle-proven platforms and trusted tech,” said Dan Furber, Artillery Product Line Director at BAE Systems.
The CRADA draws from prior independent development by both parties, laying a streamlined path for future artillery upgrades, including potential enhancements to the M109A7 Paladin. Testing and integration are ongoing across BAE Systems’ U.S. facilities in Alabama, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, as well as at the Picatinny Arsenal—supporting the Army’s long-term modernization objectives with a scalable and cost-effective solution.
