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General Dynamics Awarded 70 Additional DURO Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Swiss Army

VIENNA -- General Dynamics European Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, was awarded a contract by the Swiss Army for delivery of 70 additional DURO Armoured Personnel Carriers for the Swiss Global Mobility Task Force (GMTF). The procurement of these vehicles was approved in the 2010 Swiss Armament Procurement Program. Deliveries will take place in the fall of 2013.

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Nexter Systems - Renault Trucks Defense cooperation for the VBMR programme

Versailles-Satory, France -- Nexter Systems and Renault Trucks Defense have signed a cooperation agreement to offer a unique solution to fulfil the request for proposal for the VBMR programme.

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BAE Systems Will Support Warrior Upgrade

TELFORD, United Kingdom –- BAE Systems will provide two vital inputs for the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme:

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General Dynamics Canada and Envitia Renew Partnership for Advanced Digital Management and Mapping Solutions

Ottawa, ON - General Dynamics Canada and Envitia have renewed their longstanding partnership to perform ongoing research and development in next-generation tactical surveillance solutions for defence and aerospace applications.

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Elbit Systems to Supply Mortars to the Spanish Army

Haifa, Israel -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (Elbit Systems) announced today that it has won contract to supply mortars to the Spanish Army. The project, valued at $8.5 million, will be implemented over a 12-month period.

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General Dynamics Awarded $1 Billion to Upgrade Canadian LAV III Vehicles

EDMONTON, Alberta and LONDON, Ontario – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, announced today that the Government of Canada has awarded a contract valued at C$1.064 billion (US$1.052 billion) to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to incorporate a comprehensive upgrade package into the Canadian Army's fleet of LAV III combat vehicles.

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Ka Band SOTM Mobile Communication Terminal

AT Electronic Communication International is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the Ka Band SOTM Mobile Communication Terminal.

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IMPAS Armor Protection

Armor plate processor MTL Group (UK) will be showcasing their new add on armor branded IMPAS LITE and IMPAS ADVANCE this month at AUSA 2011 (Washington D.C).

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Lockheed Martin’s JLTV Meets Mine-Resistant Vehicle Protection Levels at 40 Percent Less Weight

DALLAS, TX -- Recent government blast tests demonstrated that Lockheed Martin’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) meets protection standards for IED-protected vehicles, while weighing approximately 40 percent less than other all-terrain models deployed in theater.

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BAE Systems Upgrading Howitzers for Chile

ARLINGTON, Virginia –- BAE Systems has received a $15.8 million contract to refurbish and upgrade 12 M109A5 howitzers for the Chilean Government through a foreign military sales contract.

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Oshkosh Defense Introduces TAK-4i Intelligent Independent Suspension System

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has launched its next-generation Oshkosh TAK-4i™ intelligent independent suspension system to redefine ride quality, mobility and maneuverability standards for off-road military vehicles.

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Oshkosh Defense Debuts Heavy Recovery Technology Demonstrator

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Heavier vehicles and more powerful improvised explosive devices (IED) are placing new mobility and protection demands on the U.S. Armed Forces` recovery vehicle fleet. To address these challenges, Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will unveil the latest in heavy recovery technology at Modern Day Marine 2011 Sept. 27-29 in Quantico, Va.

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Elbit Systems to Supply the Israeli Ministry of Defense with Cardom Systems for Approximately $40 Million

Haifa, Israel -- Elbit Systems Ltd. ("Elbit Systems"), announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) in the amount of approximately $40 million to supply Cardom systems to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

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BAE Systems Delivers Tougher Recce Vehicles for Afghan Ops

TELFORD, United Kingdom –- BAE Systems has delivered improved versions of the Scimitar recce vehicle family with tougher new hulls and a range of other upgrades. The first vehicles are now providing improved crew protection for British Army crews in Afghanistan.

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Oshkosh Defense Unveils Next-Generation Light Combat Vehicle

OSHKOSH, Wis. -- The next generation of light combat military vehicles require new levels of mobility and protection to operate effectively in remote, rugged and hostile landscapes. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, designed the Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) to meet the military’s future needs based on 10 years of operational experience with the military utilizing Oshkosh’s heavy, medium and MRAP vehicle fleets in Iraq and Afghanistan.