M109A5

The M109A5 is an upgraded variant of the M109 Paladin 155mm self-propelled howitzer, featuring improved fire control and a longer M284 cannon. It offers enhanced range and accuracy compared to earlier M109 models, making it a significant improvement in artillery capability.

Developed in the late 1980s as an upgrade program to modernize older hulls, the M109A5 entered service in the early 1990s to provide a cost-effective boost in firepower prior to the widespread adoption of the M109A6 Paladin. While primarily utilized by the U.S. Army Reserve, the variant was widely exported to international allies, including Greece, Egypt, and Ukraine, where it has seen significant combat use during the post-2022 conflict. Though largely superseded in active-duty U.S. inventory by the M109A7, the M109A5 remains a highly capable and reliable fire support asset in several global militaries today.