155mm Self-Propelled Howitzer Improvements

Abstract

The Division Lethality Modernization effort improves self-propelled howitzer lethality through increased range and increased rate of fire, using mature technology to improve mobility, survivability, reliability, supportability, and lethality. This effort will analyze and evaluate new cannon technology, including existing and future artillery systems as well as technology to increase rate of fire and enable future platform autonomy. This effort will also develop requirements, release request for vendor proposals and evaluate vendor offerings. Funding also supports work being completed at the Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) in Watervliet, NY.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
0203743A_7_2040_PB_2025
Change Summary Explanation
Request decreased as a result of technical maturity issues requiring a pivot in acquisition strategy removing the developmental testing and user operational assessment in FY25.
Service Agency Name
Army

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Organizations

  • United States Army

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • ballistics.

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