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News from Army Guide concerning the armoured vehicles, armament of the land forces and also the information concerning other army subjects.
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Congress Allocates $2 Million for iRobot to Develop its Next - Generation Robotic Platform Warrior 700
iRobot Corp. announced that Congress appropriated $2 million to further develop the company?s Warrior 700, a powerful and rugged robot for use in danger zones and inaccessible areas.
Remote-controlled weapon stations delivered to the Bundeswehr on time
Kassel -- Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has carried out the first partial delivery of seven light FLW 100 weapon stations to the Federal Office for Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB). The contract signed in July of this year allows for the production and delivery of 230 light (FLW 100) and 190 heavy weapon stations (FLW 200) in all.
Metal Storm Completes US Marine Contract
ARLINGTON, VA -- Defence technology specialist Metal Storm Limited has announced that Metal Storm Incorporated (MSI) has completed a key contract for the United States Marine Corps.
BAE Systems Awarded New $1.6 Billion U.S. Army Contract for 10,000 Additional Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
SEALY, Texas -- BAE Systems has been awarded a $1.6 billion contract from the U.S. Army to build another 10,000 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) and trailers for delivery during 2009 and 2010. Earlier this year, BAE Systems received two contracts totaling nearly $2.1 billion for 10,000 vehicles, and to provide program support, engineering, integrated logistics support, configuration management and field service support.
General Dynamics European Land Systems Awarded Contract for 198 EAGLE IV 4x4 Vehicles for Germany
VIENNA, Austria -- General Dynamics European Land Systems has entered a contract with the German Bundesamt fur Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB) for the delivery of 198 EAGLE IV protected Command and Function Vehicles, including 25 vehicles that were delivered earlier under an agreement reached in July.
General Dynamics Awarded $58 Million for Engineering Work on Saudi Tank
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. -- General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded $58.3 million to design the new Saudi M1A2 (M1A2S) Abrams tank for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saab was selected as supplier of the NLAW for the British army
The first official next generation anti-tank weapon (NLAW) demonstration for potential customers took place recently.
Navistar Defense to Deliver 822 Lighter MRAP Vehicles One Month Ahead of Schedule
WARRENVILLE, Ill. -- Navistar Defense, LLC will deliver on its contract for 822 International® MaxxPro? Dash Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles one month ahead of schedule to aid urgent needs in Afghanistan. Originally scheduled to be completed by the end of February 2009, the company has leveraged its extensive relationships with its supply base to provide the government with an even more aggressive delivery schedule.
iRobot Receives Additional $3.5 Million Order From U.S. Army
Bedford, Mass. -- iRobot Corp. today announced it has received an order totaling $3.5 million under a contract with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI).
GD Wins $58M to Upgrade Saudi M-1 Tanks
General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Oct. 31, 2008, a $58,340,939 cost/plus/fixed/price contract for engineering service for Saudi Arabian government update to convert the M1A2 Abrams tank into Saudi, M1A2S configuration.
AM General Wins $100M for Humvee Production
AM General LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Oct. 31, 2008, a $100,447,177 firm/fixed/price contract for added 853 EA High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles to contract.
Lockheed Martin Receives $147 Million Contract for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin has received a $147 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for additional Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATPs). The Sniper ATP provides critical long-range, positive identification of targets and coordinates self-generated video down-link (VDL) to remotely-operated, video enhancement receiver ground terminals.
Oshkosh Defense Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract to Provide Next-Generation Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will add more than 6,000 upgraded vehicles to the U.S. Army?s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) fleet under a new three-year contract from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).
BAE Systems Secures Contract Worth $20 Million From U.S. Army For Paladin Digital Fire Control Support Hardware
YORK, Pennsylvania -- BAE Systems, under a $20 million contract, will purchase and deliver Paladin Digital Fire Control Systems (PDFCS) kits and spare components for M109A6 Paladin vehicles to the U.S. Army.
Ceradyne, Inc. Receives $73 Million XSAPI Body Armor Order
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Ceradyne, Inc. announced that it has received a delivery order for $73 million for XSAPI body armor plates.
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