The US Congress is considering a possibility of selling 200 repaired M109A5 Paladin self-propelled howitzers with 155 mm gun, as well as accompanying equipment and services, to Egypt. The total amount of the deal is said to be USD181,000,000.

The Egyptian government requested the US Armed Forces to sell 200 M109A5 Paladin self-propelled howitzers with 155 m gun, communications equipment, spare parts, auxiliary and test equipment, technical documentation, training equipment, and logistic support. This is to be acquired in oder to enhance the combat capabilities of the Egyptian Army.

BAE Systems Land and Armaments is supposed to be the main contractor for repairing the howitzers.

Sergyi Way
06.07.2006

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These old howitzers won't much improve the capabilities of the Egyptian army.

They actually already have these tanks. They are just adding to their inventory and training.

These are not ancient versions either but rather modernized versions of the M109 with digital fire control systems capable of being digitally linked to counter-battery radar and other systems that gives them a very flexible artillery platform. If the M109 was bad, the US Army wouldn't still be using it.

Miles Teg

The Egyptians had better buy Chinese-made howitzers. They seem to be much cheaper, but as efficient as the American ones.

Howitzers and tanks are something different. Do not confuse them.

Howitzers are just waste of money. Missile technology will drive them out very soon.