United States, June 18 -- BAE Systems partnered with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) to advance the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype. The Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) ensures further development to provide options that enhance long range fires, enhance technology and improve artillery systems Soldiers are using in operations today.The M109-52 prototype delivers a low-risk technical solution and lower-cost approach that provides necessary core warfighting capabilities more rapidly. The CRADA builds upon previous work and testing performed independently by both BAE Systems and DEVCOM-AC to create a faster development pathway for new artillery capabilities an...