The current contract will support enhancements to the XM813 and the integration of the chain guns into an additional U.S. The XM813 was initially fielded to meet the urgent operational need to ‘upgun’ the 2nd Cavalry Regiment’s Stryker fleet based in Germany to provide crews with increased capability to defend against emerging threats. The XM813 is a 30x173mm caliber cannon and a derivative of the company’s Mk44 Bushmaster Chain Gun ® integrated on air, land and naval platforms across the globe. Army and CCDC-AC to deliver advanced capabilities and we look forward to supporting the Stryker program into the future.” “We have a long history working alongside the U.S. warfighter remains ahead of emerging threats, and the XM813 will deliver overmatch and greater standoff range for Stryker crews,” said Jennifer Zonneveld, director for Bushmaster Chain Guns, Northrop Grumman.
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