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BAE Recovery Vehicles to Receive Upgrades

BAE Systems received a $28.7 million contract to upgrade 11 M88A1 Medium Recovery vehicles to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (HERCULES) configuration.

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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Supports Qatar’s Army Modernization

The Emirate of Qatar is in the process of modernizing its land forces, comprising some 8500 soldiers, which operate a fleet of tanks and artillery that is in parts more than 40 years old.

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Ricardo receives order for a further 76 Foxhound vehicles

Ricardo has announced today that it has received an order from prime contractor General Dynamics Land Systems-Force Protection Europe (GDLS-FPE), for the assembly of 76 additional vehicles, bringing the total Foxhound fleet size ordered to date by the UK Ministry of Defence to 376. Arguably the world’s most agile and best-protected vehicle in its weight class, all Foxhounds vehicles are assembled by Ricardo at the purpose-designed production line commissioned in 2011.

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GD Awarded $40 M for Abrams Tank Production

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded an additional $40 million for the procurement and production of Saudi M1A2 (M1A2S) Abrams tanks for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This modification is part of an existing contract to upgrade the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s fleet of tanks.

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Textron Awarded Contract to Produce Turrets and Provide Support for Colombia's APCs

Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS), an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced today a $5.5 million contract award from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) to provide 12 armored turrets, technical support services, vehicle repairs and spare parts for the Colombian Army's (COLAR) Armored Personnel Carriers (APC).

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Navistar Defense Awarded $23 Million Order To Provide Armored Cabs To The Afghan National Security Forces

LISLE, Ill. -- Navistar Defense, LLC, already a key supplier to the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP), has received an urgent delivery order from the U.S. Army (TACOM LCMC) to retrofit 205 armored cabs onto Navistar Medium Tactical Vehicles (MTV) currently designated for service with the Afghan National Security Forces.

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Thales Canada awarded Optronics contract for Upgraded LAV III vehicles

“We are very pleased to be part of the LAV III upgrade team. Including Thales’ world-leading optronics technology will enhance the LAV III fleet’s survivability, operational capability and long-term performance. Our uncooled optronics technology is second to none, as well as being combat proven by both Canadian and other NATO allies,” said Mark Halinaty, Vice President and Managing Director, Thales Canada, Defence and Security. “This technology is a perfect example of domestic innovation and investment in Canada’s high-value defence sector. By securing this kind of business at home, it allows us to continue to invest in new product development and secure our competitive advantage and export opportunities”.

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GDLS-Canada Awarded $24 M LAV-A2 Contract by USMC

General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada has been awarded a USD$24 million contract to produce 13 Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-A2) for the U.S. Marine Corps. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company’s parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics .

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General Dynamics Awarded $65 Million by the Colombian Ministry of National Defence for Light Armoured Vehicles

LONDON, Ontario, Canada -- The Colombian Ministry of National Defence has awarded a USD$65.3 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 24 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) for the Colombian Army. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company’s parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

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Qatar - HIMARS, ATACMS, and GMLRS

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Dec. 21 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for rocket and missile systems and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $406 million.

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Wyle to Assist in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Wyle has been awarded a contract worth $22 million to perform engineering and development programs to help transition the logistics of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program from a joint program to the individual armed services including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

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Elbit Systems to Supply a Far Eastern Country with Artillery and Radio Systems for Approximately $50 Million

Haifa, Israel -- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded two contracts from a Far Eastern country to supply defense systems at a total value of approximately $50 million.

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Reset of Up to 146 Bradley Fighting Vehicles Lands BAE $97 M

BAE Systems received a $97 million contract to reset up to 146 Bradley Fighting Vehicles – one of the most survivable and reliable combat systems in the U.S. Army inventory. Under the reset effort, Bradley vehicles will be partially torn down, rebuilt and tested to restore and extend the life of the vehicles.

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BAE Systems Building Recovery Vehicles for Iraq

BAE Systems received a $31.8 million foreign military sale contract to produce eight M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation Systems (HERCULES) for the Iraqi Army.

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Raytheon awarded $349 million US Army contract for TOW missiles

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Raytheon Company received a $349 million five-year, multi-year contract to provide heavy anti-tank, wireless precision-assault missiles for the U.S. government. Raytheon received the award during its third quarter.