Northrop Grumman Completes M829A4 Ammunition Deliveries

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced it completed production of the M829A4 120mm cartridge for the U.S. Army.

1. The M829A4 is a line-of-sight kinetic-energy cartridge designed for the Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Program version 3 Main Battle Tank. It provides the Abrams with the ability to defeat threat vehicles equipped with third-generation explosive reactive armour.

2. With production completed in December 2023, the company no longer produces depleted uranium ammunition.

3. Northrop Grumman will continue to produce and develop training and tactical medium- and large-calibre ammunition for U.S. and allied forces.

Expert:

Dave Fine, vice president and general manager, of armament systems, Northrop Grumman: “Our team continues to deliver tactical and training ammunition as partners to help the U.S. Army meet its ever-increasing requirements for medium- and large-calibre systems worldwide. The successful completion of M829A4 during this final production year contract exemplifies our longstanding partnership with the U.S. Army and our commitment to delivering on our obligations. We also are developing advanced ammunition types, including the M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose cartridge, a ‘smart round’ that will replace the capabilities of multiple rounds currently in inventory.”

Details on Medium- and Large-Caliber Ammunition:

Northrop Grumman’s legacy in designing and developing medium- and large-calibre ammunition spans more than 40 years of providing tactical and training tank ammunition to U.S. and allied militaries around the globe. They are looking to the future by creating ammunition types that include air-bursting, proximity, and guided munitions that provide greater precision and the ability to counter unmanned threats and defeat advanced armour.