M109 Paladin

The U.S. Army’s latest tracked self-propelled howitzer — a 155 mm L/39 gun on a Bradley-common chassis, delivering sustained indirect fire for armored brigade combat teams.

Overview

The M109A7 Paladin is a tracked 155 mm self-propelled howitzer that serves as the standard armored indirect-fire platform for the U.S. Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams. Developed under the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program, the A7 is the newest variant of the M109 family, which has been in service since the 1960s. The system marries a proven M284 cannon with an upgraded turret and a chassis that shares engines, transmissions, and tracks with the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, simplifying logistics and improving mobility.

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