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BAE Systems Receives $12 Million U.S. Army Contract For M915A3 Truck Cab Field Kits

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $12 million contract by the U.S. Army for Cab Field Kits for M915A3 semi-trucks with previously installed Add-on Armor kits.

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DRS Technologies Receives $51 Million in New Orders for Thermal Weapon Sights from US Army

PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- DRS Technologies, Inc. announced today the receipt of new contract orders totaling over $51 million to produce Thermal Weapon Sights II (TWS II).

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Sagem Defense Securite records new order for SITEL information systems, to be deployed by the French army

French defense procurement agency DGA has officially placed an order with Sagem Defense Securite (SAFRAN Group) for an additional batch of 500 SITEL information systems, to be deployed by the French army.

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General Dynamics Awarded $57 Million for Abrams Tank Survivability Kit Work

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -– General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics , has been awarded two contracts valued at $57 million for Abrams Tank Urban Survivability Kits (TUSK).

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Lockheed Martin Completes Initial EMI Testing to Enhance JLTV Design, Reduce Risk

OWEGO, NY -- Lockheed Martin has completed initial electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing of the next-generation vehicle it is building for the U.S. Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) competition. The tests are helping team engineers reduce risk and ensure JLTV program success by advancing the team’s vehicle design in the early stages of development.

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Thales to supply a Deployable Tactical Internet to the Signal Corps of the United Arab Emirates

The Signal Corps of the United Arab Emirates and Thales have signed a major contract for the development and supply of ZAGIL, a theatre wide deployable Tactical Internet system.

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Australia – Modular Artillery Charge Systems, XM982 Block Ia-1

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Modular Artillery Charge Systems and XM982 Block Ia-1 Excalibur Projectiles as well as associated equipment and services.

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BAE Systems Receives $6 Millions U.S. Army Contract For Family Of Medium Tactical Vehicles For Jordan

SEALY, Texas -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $6 million contract from the U.S. Army for a Foreign Military Sale of Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) destined for Jordan. This is the third order for Jordan in the last four years, bringing the total value to over $16 million.

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Swiss companies BAL Bauer Industries Ltd. and MineWolf Systems selected based on rigorous trials in extreme desert conditions

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The Land Forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a multi-million euro contract with BAL Bauer Industries Ltd. for the procurement of large-scale mine clearance machines “MineWolf”.

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General Tactical Vehicles Low-Risk JLTV Solution Uses High-Level Systems Maturity

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- Leveraging over 120 years of combined experience in the design, production and support of more than one million combat and tactical vehicles, General Tactical Vehicles has submitted its proposal for the Technology Development phase of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program.

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BAE Systems Develops Anti-Jamming GPS Receivers

AUSTIN, Texas -- BAE Systems has developed a satellite navigation receiver system that provides uninterrupted operation of the Global Positioning System for air, land, and sea platforms and applications.

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BAE Systems Receives 2008 European Turret Mounted Weapons Excellence In Technology Award From Frost & Sullivan

ORNSKOLDSVIK, Sweden -- BAE Systems has received the 2008 European Turret Mounted Weapons Excellence in Technology award from Frost & Sullivan, a worldwide growth consulting company.

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Navistar Defense Wins $261 Million Contract For International® MaxxPro™ MRAP Armor Upgrades

WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Armor upgrades to Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles will provide U.S. troops with a tougher defense against evolving explosive threats.

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Keshet Weapons System Reaches the Infantry Brigade

A new weapons system, which is controlled by a computer and is composed of 120 ml mortars, was recently developed for use by Ground Forces.

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United Kingdom - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom of 157 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles as well as associated equipment and services.