Cubic to provide ballistic fit-out package to New Zealand
Cubic Range Design Solutions (CRDS) has been awarded a contract to design, provide and install a ballistic fit-out package for a training facility for the New Zealand Defence Force.
The contract, valued at more than $6 million, was announced on 8 April and will see CRDS provide an integrated ballistic design and fit-out capability for a safe and realistic live-fire training environment. The enhancements will include aviation, maritime and urban capabilities in the training facility, which has been designed to international safety standards.
Bill Toti, president, Cubic Global Defense, said: ‘CRDS is committed to delivering innovative concepts, construction and best-in-class facilities to support our customers with their critical training needs.
‘Our customised solutions allow marksmen and specialist units to develop intuitive decision-making skills so they are fully prepared to act decisively in individual and collective situations.’
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