The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a sole-source contract to develop a prototype of a new 155 mm anti-aircraft artillery system called the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC). The system will be equipped with hypersonic projectiles and designed to defend against drones, cruise missiles, aircraft, and helicopters. The prototype is expected to be delivered by the fourth quarter of 2027, followed by an operational demonstration in 2028.
The Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System battery will consist of eight MDAC artillery units, four MFPR multi-function radars and a minimum of 144 HVP hypersonic projectiles.The United States military has selected London-headquartered aerospace and defense security company BAE Systems to develop the prototype of a new 155 mm anti-aircraft artillery system equipped with hypersonic projectiles.
The MDAC is a highly mobile, airborne, self-propelled 155 mm artillery system, as outlined in the published requirements. The system is expected to feature a high degree of automation, a large ammunition capacity, and a rapid rate of fire. The primary role of the MDACS is to defend stationary and semi-stationary positions from attacks by drones, cruise missiles, aircraft, and helicopters. It is also designed to integrate with existing air and missile defense systems. While particulars of the funding remain undisclosed, the Army plans to allocate $67 million for initial work in 2025, with additional investments in the following years.
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