NGC Awarded Multiple Year Contract to Produce Advanced Multi-Purpose Tank Ammunition Round

June 22, 2026

Summary
Northrop Grumman secured a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round for the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams, integrating four legacy munitions into one with programmable fuze modes. 

Key Takeaways

• The M1147 AMP round combines four legacy rounds into one with multi-mode fuzing for versatile target engagement.
• Northrop Grumman’s expertise includes over five million large caliber rounds supplied to U.S. and allied forces.

The U.S. Army has awarded Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) a five-year contract to produce the M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) round of large caliber tank ammunition. This multiple year contract supports the requirements in meeting the demands for both the U.S. Army and our international partners, reinforcing Northrop Grumman’s ongoing commitment to readiness and innovation in munitions.

• The M1147 AMP is a next-generation 120mm round designated for use on the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank.
• AMP combines the capabilities of four legacy rounds into a single munition. Utilizing a multi-mode programmable fuze, AMP can operate in point-detonate, point-detonate delay, and airburst modes, enabling it to engage a variety of targets.

Experts:
Dave Fine, vice president, armament systems, Northrop Grumman: “With its enhanced functionality, the M1147 AMP meets the Army's needs for efficiency and readiness, while enhancing the lethality of the Abrams Main Battle Tank. This capability enables unmatched mission flexibility by empowering forces to adapt instantly to any threat.”

Northrop Grumman’s history in design, development and production of large caliber ammunition spans over 45 years of experience. In that time, we’ve delivered over five million large caliber tactical and training rounds to the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and allied militaries around the globe.

Source : Northrop Grumman Corporation