PALADIN/Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- A64
- Short name
- PALADIN
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT II
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $1,007,131,287 Since fiscal year 2022
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $726,395,569 |
| FY2025 | $234,305,560 |
| FY2024 | $41,997,814 |
| FY2022 | $4,432,344 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $945,147,735 | |
| 2 | Wulco Inc. | $61,983,552 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 M109A7 FOV production delivery order execution | $535,623,041 | |
| Delivery order for ordering year 02 production clins. | $19,821,240 | |
| M109A7 family of vehicles production- establishing FY25 UCA award | $405,256,848 | |
| Do for OY1 production clins. | $41,656,953 | |
| Acquisition of threshold II armor kits. | $505,360 | |
| System technical support for self propelled howitzer vehicles. This action supports extended range cannon artillery… | $4,267,846 |
About this program
The PALADIN/Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (PALADIN) is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program designated as an Acquisition Category II within the Department of Defense. The program operates under Acquisition Plan (AP) guidelines and is identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID A64-MDP. PALADIN represents a significant artillery system investment focusing on self-propelled howitzer vehicles and associated support equipment.
Recent contract awards under the PALADIN program range from $505,360 to $41.6 million, with performance periods extending from 5 months to 32 months. The Army Contracting Command serves as the primary contracting authority, issuing firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders. Key contractors include Wulco Inc. (doing business as Jet Machine & Manufacturing) for specialized machined components and armor kits, and BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. for technical support and platform enhancements. Notable subcontractors include Verify, Inc. and Trinity Forge, Inc., providing supply chain management and metal forging services. Work is performed in various locations including York, Pennsylvania. None of the reviewed contract awards utilized small business or other socioeconomic set-aside designations.
Quick answers
What is PALADIN?
PALADIN/Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT II. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has PALADIN obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to PALADIN, and their actions have obligated $1,007,131,287 since fiscal year 2022.
Who are the top contractors on PALADIN?
The contractors obligated the most on PALADIN contracts are BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. ($945,147,735) and Wulco Inc. ($61,983,552).
How much did PALADIN obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to PALADIN obligated $234,305,560 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for PALADIN?
The latest contract award coded to PALADIN is W912CH26F0056, awarded to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. on May 14, 2026.
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