ground forces

Army orders laser targeting systems from BAE

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yes
Country/Region/International Authority: 
United States
Company: 
BAE
Contract Amount: 
23,000,000 USD
Announcement Date: 
02/24/2012
Source Link(s): 
United Press International

HUDSON, N.H., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- BAE Systems says it will produce and deliver a lightweight, handheld laser targeting system to the U.S. Army under a $23 million contract award.

The Laser Target Locator Modules aids soldiers on foot to identify a target location in day/night operations and in poor visibility conditions caused by smoke or dust.

"Our laser target locator modules helps soldiers determine target coordinates quickly and accurately," said LTLM Program Manager Bill Ashe.

Submitted by DTW on Sat, 2012-03-10 22:57

Homeland Security orders body armor from KDH

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yes
Country/Region/International Authority: 
United States
Company: 
KDH Defense Systems Inc.
Contract Amount: 
48,600,000 USD
Announcement Date: 
12/01/2011
Source Link(s): 
United Press International

EDEN, N.C., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- KDH Defense Systems Inc. has received a five-year, $48.6 million contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for personal body armor.

The armor and related accessories are for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.

"This award, one of the largest domestic law enforcement contracts for personal body armor in the United States, represents a significant milestone in the company's history," said Dave Herbener, president and chief executive officer of KDH.

Submitted by DTW on Fri, 2011-12-16 21:54

Rockwell Collins selected for U.S. Army Ground Soldier Ensemble program

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yes
Country/Region/International Authority: 
United States
Company: 
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
Contract Amount: 
12,100,000 USD
Announcement Date: 
05/05/2009
Source Link(s): 
Rockwell Collins press release

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 5, 2009) – Rockwell Collins has been awarded a contract for the
Technology Development Phase of the U.S. Army Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program. The
base contract for Rockwell Collins is valued at $12.1 million.
Upon completion of the Technology Development Phase, which includes creation and refinement of a
GSE prototype, the Army will conduct development and limited user testing. After appropriate
approvals have been obtained, the Army intends to award a competitive contract for GSE
production.

Submitted by DTW on Sat, 2011-12-10 18:46

Raytheon Teams With Larsen & Toubro on India Tank Upgrade Proposal

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yes
Country/Region/International Authority: 
India
Company: 
Raytheon
Contract Set?: 
no
Announcement Date: 
02/16/2010
Source Link(s): 
http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1496&pagetemplate=release

Raytheon will provide infrared imaging sights and electronics to improve target accuracy and increase overall system lethality of T-72 tank battalions. Shared with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) which is an $8.5 billion Indian technology, engineering and construction group with global operations.

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 2010-09-30 00:59
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