155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Improvements

Abstract

The current Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) is an ACAT1C Acquisition program. The PIM improvement program is intended to address the current Howitzer capability gap based on a capability needs assessment performed by the user community to restore indirect fires support overmatch to the US Army. This effort will evaluate developing technologies to determine which configuration will add optimal value to the Army. This effort will consist of multiple increments to spiral technology as it matures and may include, but is not limited, to the integration of a new cannon, gun mount, gun drive systems, fire control systems, autoloader, and optionally-manned capability into the M109A7 Howitzer. Analysis will be required to evaluate the impact of the new cannon technology and modifications required to support ammunition automation, remote firing, and remote movement on current platform chassis, cab, suspension, mobility, and electronic architecture. This evaluation will be the foundation to inform the level of effort needed to integrate this capability into the current SPHS.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 0203743A_7_2040_PB_2020
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding has changed to bring program more in line with the 804 Acquisition Strategy
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Artillery
• Contractors
• Contracts
• Control Systems
• Costs
• Engineering
• Fire Control Systems
• Gun Mounts
• Guns
• Indirect Fire
• Production Engineering
• Prototypes
• Self Propelled
• Self Propelled Guns
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation

Readers

• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics
• Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems