The German concern Rheinmetall makes a decisive contribution to the U.S. Army’s light artillery cannon project.

Rheinmetall announced this.

Rheinmetall’s subsidiary American Rheinmetall Munition has been awarded a $2.5M contract from the U.S. Army for the delivery of a shorter and lighter artillery weapon system.

A lightweight artillery cannon would enhance the mobility, manoeuvrability and lethality of Army artillery systems and provide the long-range firing performance capability that the Army is seeking for its entire howitzer fleet.

Colonel Lance Green, the Military Deputy of the Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armament Center (DEVCOM AC) stated, “This DEVCOM AC project alongside numerous other active Science and Technology efforts could provide our warfighters a distinct advantage.”

According to John Romic, CEO of American Rheinmetall Munition, the new guns will be game-changing in artillery warfare.

“We are proud to have the opportunity to support the Army in its efforts to develop next-generation long-range precision fires technologies and particularly to prototype what could be game-changing advanced, lightweight howitzer technologies,” John Somich said.

American Rheinmetall Munition is currently expanding its role as a major supplier of innovative, next-generation weapons and ammunition in the U.S.

The company draws on a global portfolio of world class munitions and armaments offered by Rheinmetall and its affiliates.

The company has been producing and supplying high-performance training and direct fire service ammunition for the American military for several decades.

This new prototype artillery solution contract represents another opportunity to demonstrate American Rheinmetall Munition’s commitment to serve as a vital partner to the Army and to deliver next-generation technology.

American Rheinmetall Munition is part of the American Rheinmetall family of U.S. defense companies which include American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, ME, American Rheinmetall Vehicles in Sterling Heights, MI, and U.S. corporate parent American Rheinmetall Defense in Reston, VA.