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Upgrading Contract Let For Army's M270 Rocket Launchers

June 28 2012

USA

The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $27.1 million contract to modernize the service's fleet of M270A1 multiple launch rocket systems, reports the defense firm.

The contract covers the first phase of a three-year development program designed to improve crew protection and update other vehicle systems.

During this phase, Lockheed will upgrade, assemble and test seven prototype vehicles. A production contract for all 225 M270A1 vehicles in the Army's fleet is expected to...

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