The AGM on PIRANHA IV offers a cutting-edge solution that will replace Switzerland’s longstanding M109 system, which has served for over 50 years. The AGM, an unmanned and remote-controlled artillery gun, features a fully automated loader capable of handling projectiles and modular propelling charges, allowing it to fire and reload from any elevation or azimuth angle, even while moving. This advanced “shoot and scoot” capability, along with Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact (MRSI), positions the system as a highly adaptable and rapid-response solution.
Integrated onto the 10×10 chassis of the PIRANHA IV, the new system combines tactical mobility with a proven vehicle design already familiar to the Swiss Army. With five axles and four steered wheels, the PIRANHA IV ensures superior agility, including a turning circle under 18.5 meters, making it versatile in challenging terrain. Designed for a crew of up to three, the system’s unmanned turret enables remote operation and high automation, reducing personnel risk during operations.
Giuseppe Chillari, Managing Director of GDELS-Mowag, praised the rapid collaboration and Swiss production, stating, “We are very proud to have contributed to such an innovative system within a short period of time and to support our domestic customer out of our Swiss production sites. AGM on PIRANHA IV is the newest member of the mission-proven PIRANHA family and will ensure a significant capability increase for the Swiss Army.”
Dr. Thomas Kauffmann, GDELS Vice President for Global Sales, added, “The unmatched performance of the AGM on the PIRANHA IV in terms of firepower, precision strike, and maneuverability sets a new standard in the area of indirect fires. We are confident that this latest member of the PIRANHA family will also succeed internationally.”
The modular nature of the AGM makes it adaptable for various platforms within the PIRANHA family, which is already established within the Swiss Armed Forces. A formal procurement request is expected to be presented to the Swiss Parliament next year, bringing Switzerland a step closer to fielding this next-generation artillery solution.
