To achieve an increased rate of fire and improved lethality while reducing operational crew headcount, the Zumwalt Class Destroyer will employ the Advanced Gun System (AGS). A battery of two 155mm AGSs, firing-rocket assisted Long-Range Land Attack Projectiles (LRLAP) will provide precision strikes and volume fire at a range of up to 83 nautical miles. This system is equivalent to twelve 155mm howitzers and will see a three fold improvement in naval surface fire coverage when compared to current capabilities.

BAE Systems has the responsibility for the AGS. For more information visit http://www.baesystems.com.

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