The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth up to $862.8 million to expand production of M1156 Precision Guidance Kits, according to a September 3, 2026, U.S. Department of War announcement. The kits give existing 155mm artillery forces greater accuracy without requiring entirely new ammunition stocks or firing systems, strengthening precision-fire capacity for high-intensity combat. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| The U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman an $862.8 million contract to expand production of M1156 Precision Guidance Kits that convert conventional 155mm artillery shells into precision-guided weapons (Picture Source: U.S. Army) |