U.S. Army announces contract with Northrop Grumman Systems for the production and delivery of M1156 Precision Guidance Kits…
The $862 million contract was awarded as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Work on the M1156 Precision Guidance Kits under the contract is scheduled for completion by 2031.
The Precision Guidance Kit (M1156) is a smart fuze system that screws into standard 155mm artillery ammunition in place of a conventional fuze, transforming the projectile into a high-precision munition.
The PGK incorporates a GPS receiver for guidance and aerodynamic fins that adjust the projectile’s flight path.
PGK supports modes such as point detonation and height of burst, providing flexibility across various operational scenarios…