Lockheed nets $4.9 billion US Army contract to build more precision strike missiles
The PrSM missiles, known as Increment 1 weapon systems, will eventually replace the US Army’s Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
L3 Technologies has received a contract from an undisclosed customer to provide night vision equipment, the company announced on 20 December.
The $150 million contract covers aiming and illumination devices, image-intensified systems and thermal imaging systems, including binocular night vision goggles, holographic weapon sights, light weapon thermal sights and advanced target pointer illuminator aiming lasers.
The systems will enable dismounted soldiers to locate and target operational threats at night and in adverse weather conditions.
Christopher E Kubasik, president and chief operating officer, L3 Technologies, said: ‘We are focused on building new relationships and these next-generation capabilities ensure that our international allies receive the best technology, equipment and training available.
‘L3 continues to invest in promising new soldier technologies, such as fusion and augmented reality, to meet the needs of our domestic and international customers today and into the future.’
The PrSM missiles, known as Increment 1 weapon systems, will eventually replace the US Army’s Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
The Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office plans to deploy armoured and infantry platoon configurations around FY2027.
Penske Australia will also carry out local assembly and testing of Allison X1100 series cross-drive transmission under licence using kits supplied by South Korea's SNT Dynamics.
Swedish company showcases Arctic UGV test as it eyes NATO defence market expansion.
As part of its experimentation campaign, the service will assess CJADC2 concepts and capabilities in challenging environments.
The Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) is a A$225 million (US$142 million) factory being built beside Avalon Airport near Melbourne, Australia, despite a substantial drop in the number of vehicles originally planned to be produced.