Army announces divestiture of the Stryker Mobile Gun System Army release
The U.S. Army will divest all Stryker Mobile Gun Systems by the end of fiscal year 2022. This decision comes after a comprehensive analysis highlighted obsolescence and systemic issues with the system’s dated cannon and automatic loader.
While updating and providing new capabilities is most commonly associated with modernization, the divestiture of obsolete systems is also an essential component because it frees up resources and manpower that can be applied to other critical capability needs.
The intent of these Stryker upgrades is to provide sufficient fire support for infantry and scout Soldiers as they dismount in close proximity to the enemy or while mounted. This collection of lethality upgrades do not change the primary mission of t…