Northrop Grumman Wins U.S. Army Contract for Advanced Multi-Purpose Tank Round
On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) 120mm round for M1 Abrams tanks. This programmable munition replaces four legacy rounds, offering point-detonate, delay, and airburst modes for versatile engagement of vehicles, structures, and personnel. The deal, following December 2024 full-rate production approval, covers U.S. and allied forces. Financial terms were undisclosed; Northrop Grumman has delivered over five million large-caliber rounds historically.
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Northrop Grumman Wins U.S. Army Contract for Advanced Multi-Purpose Tank Round
The U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract on June 22, 2026, to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) 120mm tank round for M1 Abrams main battle tanks. The M1147 AMP replaces four legacy munitions—M830A1, M908, M1028, and M1069—with a single programmable cartridge featuring three detonation modes: point-detonate, delayed, and airburst. This allows tank crews to adapt instantly to different targets (vehicles, structures, personnel, or troops in cover) without changing ammunition, simplifying logistics and improving combat flexibility. The contract covers production for both the U.S. Army and international partners, though quantities and total value were not disclosed. Northrop Grumman has delivered over five million large-caliber rounds to U.S. and allied forces. The round enhances lethality and readiness for the Abrams fleet, which serves over a dozen countries including Egypt, Poland, and Ukraine.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsNorthrop Grumman wins five-year contract for next-generation Abrams tank ammunition
On June 22, 2026, the U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round for M1 Abrams tanks. The single 120mm programmable cartridge replaces four legacy munitions—M830A1, M908, M1028, and M1069—and offers three detonation modes: point-detonating, point-detonating delay, and airburst. This allows tank crews to adapt instantly to different target types without changing ammunition, simplifying logistics and improving combat flexibility. The contract covers production for both the U.S. Army and international partners; specific quantities and total value were not disclosed. Northrop Grumman has delivered over five million large-caliber rounds to U.S. and allied forces historically. The AMP round is positioned to enhance Abrams lethality and readiness amid renewed Western focus on ground combat capability.
The Defence Blog – Military and Defense NewsNorthrop Grumman Wins Five-Year U.S. Army Contract for M1147 AMP Tank Rounds
The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) 120mm round for the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The contract follows December 2024 approval from the Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) to enter Full Rate Production. The M1147 AMP consolidates the capabilities of four legacy rounds — M830 HEAT, M830A1 MPAT, M1028 Canister, and M908 Obstacle Reduction — into a single round with a multi-mode programmable fuze supporting point-detonate, delay, and airburst modes. This allows crews to engage a wide range of targets, including breaching double reinforced concrete walls and defeating dismounted anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) teams. Northrop Grumman will supply the ammunition to both the U.S. Army and international partners. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Army TechnologyNorthrop Grumman Wins Five-Year Contract for M1147 AMP Tank Munitions
The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round, a 120mm tank munition for the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The contract follows December 2024 approval for Full Rate Production by the Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments & Ammunition. The M1147 consolidates the capabilities of four legacy rounds—M830 HEAT, M830A1 MPAT, M1028 Canister, and M908 Obstacle Reduction—into a single munition. It features a multi-mode programmable fuze enabling point-detonate, delay, and airburst modes, allowing crews to engage diverse targets including reinforced concrete walls and dismounted anti-tank guided missile teams. Financial details were not disclosed. Northrop Grumman has over 40 years of experience in large caliber ammunition production, having delivered more than five million rounds to U.S. and allied forces.
Army TechnologyNorthrop Grumman wins five-year deal for M1147 AMP tank rounds
The US Army has awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to manufacture the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round, a 120mm tank ammunition for the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The contract follows December 2024 approval for full-rate production by the Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A). The M1147 AMP consolidates the capabilities of four legacy rounds (M830, M830A1, M1028, M908) into a single munition with a multi-mode programmable fuze supporting point-detonate, delay, and airburst modes. This enables engagement of various targets, breaching reinforced concrete walls, and defeating anti-tank guided missile teams. Financial details were not disclosed. Northrop Grumman has produced large-caliber ammunition for over 40 years, delivering over five million rounds to US and allied forces.
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