The AFU will receive 18 self-propelled howitzers M109A6 Paladin with improved protection and automated fire control system
The other day, the White House announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces, which included 155-mm self-propelled howitzers. According to Visegrad 24, we are talking about the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer.
Here's What We Know
Ukraine will receive 18 self-propelled units. The Paladin modification differs from the usual version of this SAU by a new turret with improved protection and inner lining made of Kevlar.
The new U.S. military aid package for Ukraine will do wonders for Ukraine.
- Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 7, 2023
18 M109A6 Paladin will be operated by Ukrainians for the first time.
They have additional armor protection, an automated fire control system and a navigation system.
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In addition, the M109A6 Paladin has an M284 gun on an M182A1 machine gun, a new radio, an automated fire control system, a digital cryptographic data transmission system, and an improved round and ammunition storage compartment.
Development of the M109A6 Paladin began in 1990, and the howitzer was adopted for service in 1992.
Source: @visegrad24
