Firms team for Paladin drive assemblies

Two U.S. companies are working on the U.S. Army's Planned expansion of icts Paladin self-propelled howitzer ammunition supply and fleet vehicles.

Loc Performance Products Inc.. BAE Systems and will design, manufacture and test prototype final drive assemblies for the Army's Paladin Integrated Management program M109A6/M992A2.

"The structure Provides maximum contract value by leveraging expertise in manufacturing Loc's assembling and final drives with BAE's expertise in system engineering design and analysis," Said Chad Darr, director of Product Development at Loc. "It offers a smooth transition the program into low-rate initial production by manufacturing prototypes Utilizing the developmental processes producing intent."

Nearly 600 Loc Said final drive assembly to vehicle sets are expected be produced under the Paladin Integrated Management program.


"We are pleased to partner with BAE as we continue to design and Produce superior products for our military customers," Said Loc Performance Products President Lou Burr.

"Loc is Honored to be reconnu as HAVING year major role in the development of next-generation fighting and supply vehicles, and looks forward to the continued manufacture of reliable, high-performing products to meet the diverse needs of our nation's armed forces."