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Countering IEDS Is Object Of Bowman Upgrades

February 03 2011

United Kingdom

The U.K. Ministry of Defense has awarded General Dynamics UK three contracts to improve the Bowman tactical communications system that is used by the British military, reports the British subsidiary of the U.S. defense firm.

The awards, worth a total of 33 million pounds (US$53 million), are designed to provide improved connectivity between forward operating bases and patrol bases; improved tactical situational awareness; and improved shared situational awareness.

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