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U.S. Army Fires Final Paladin Rounds After 43 Years

1 source · first reported 32d ago

A U.S. Army artillery battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado fired its last rounds as a Paladin unit, marking the end of 43 years of service with the self-propelled howitzer. The battalion became the first to fire using the new Artillery Execution Suite.

Why it matters

This marks the end of an era for the U.S. Army's Paladin units, while also showcasing the integration of new technology, the Artillery Execution Suite, into the Army's artillery capabilities.

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