The M109 was the medium variant of a U.S. program to adopt a common chassis for its self-propelled artillery units. The light version, the M108 Howitzer, was phased out during the Vietnam War, but …

Jul 23, 2025 · Often called the M109 Paladin howitzer, this beast packs a 155mm cannon, rugged mobility, and advanced fire control systems, making it one of the most effective mobile artillery …

The modern version of the M109, manufactured by BMY Combat Systems and United Defense L.P. This one includes add-on armor, improved M284 cannon and M182A1 mount, safer internal ammo …

The M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family of vehicles, enhancing survivability, reducing operational costs and ensuring sustained combat capability, and providing critical indirect …

Dec 29, 1999 · The M109 is a self-propelled, semi-mobile, tracked and armored Howitzer with a 155mm cannon introduced in 1963. With over 7,700 units produced, the M109 is still in active service with …

Jun 20, 2025 · The centerpiece of the M109-52 upgrade is the integration of the Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 cannon, a high-performance, NATO-standard, 52-caliber artillery system renowned for its …

The M109 Paladin self-propelled Howitzer, first produced in 1963 and improved upon numerous times over the past 40 years, is currently slated for a comprehensive overhaul.

Oct 9, 2024 · A history of the M109 Howitzer and a look at the Army's Next Generation Howitzer Program.

Aug 13, 2021 · The M109 was conceived in the early 1960s by the Ground Systems Division of United Defense (now part of BAE Systems) as a replacement for the M44 self-propelled howitzer using a …

M109 is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed in the 1950s as a replacement for the US Army's M44. It features full tracked chassis, one M185 or M284 155mm cannon as primary armament and a …