Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 18 self-propelled howitzers M109A6 Paladin with improved protection and an automated fire control system

The other day, the White House announced a new package of military assistance for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which included 155-mm self-propelled howitzers. By

information from the publication Visegrad 24, we are talking about the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled gun.

What is known

Ukraine will receive 18 self-propelled guns. The Paladin modification differs from the regular version of the self-propelled gun by a new turret with improved protection and internal lining made of Kevlar.

The new U.S. military aid package for Ukraine will do wonders for Ukraine.

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 onmachine M182A1, a new radio station, an automated fire control system, a digital cryptographic data transmission system, as well as an improved compartment for storing shots and ammunition.

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Development of the M109A6 Paladin began in 1990, and the howitzer was put into service in 1992.

Source: @visegrad24