Despite earlier reports suggesting broader options, only wheeled platforms are being considered, even though the Army has set high protection requirements comparable to or exceeding those of the tracked M109A7 Paladin. This effectively rules out lighter systems such as the French 155mm self-propelled howitzer CAESAR, which offers relatively lower levels of protection.
Preference is expected to favor heavier wheeled vehicles, including systems equipped with the turreted AGM module developed by KNDS Deutschland, mounted on 8×8 or 10×10 chassis. Other potential contenders could include a South Korean wheeled variant related to the K2 Black Panther family and the SIGMA developed by Elbit.
