General Dynamics to Upgrade US Army’s 786 M1A1 Abrams Tanks for $2.6 Billion
General Dynamics has won $2.6 billion contract for the upgrade of up to 786 M1A1 configured Abrams vehicles to newly configured M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3.
The contract also includes upgrading M1A1 vehicles to M1A12S and M1A2-K vehicles. Work is expected to be complete by Dec. 21, 2020, the US department of defense said in a statement Thursday.
SEPv4 upgrades include the Commander's Primary Sight (formerly known as the Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer), an improved Gunner's Primary Sight and enhancements to sensors, lethality and survivability.
General Dynamics delivered the first of six initial production units of the latest M1A2 Abrams main battle tank with updated electronics, weapons and protection systems to the US Army in October this year.
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General Dynamics Awarded $198 Million Digital Modular Radio Manufacturing Contract
December 14, 2017 @ 03:52 AMGeneral Dynamics has won $198 million contract for the continued procurement, manufacturing, testing and delivery of AN/USC-61(C) digital modular radio (DMR) systems. The contract also includes high frequency distribution amplifier group components, spares for both systems, and engineering services to support their continued fielding and maintenance plans, US department of defense said in a statement Wednesday
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Pakistani AH-1Z Viper Helicopters to get General Dynamics V4 Gun Turrets
December 8, 2017 @ 03:37 AMGeneral Dynamics- Ordnance Tactical Systems (GD-OTS) is being awarded $9,064,921 for the procurement of 41 A/A49E-7 (V4) gun turrets for AH-1Z helicopters in support of the government of Pakistan and the US Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Williston, Vermont (50 percent); and Saco, Maine (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in August 2021
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General Dynamics to Maintain US Navy Virginia-class Submarine Fleet for $432 Million
December 5, 2017 @ 11:48 PMGeneral Dynamics is being awarded a $432 million modification contract for fiscal 2018 lead yard services and development studies and design efforts for Virginia-class submarines. This modification provides lead yard services for Virginia-class submarines that will maintain, update, and support the Virginia-class design and related drawings and data for each Virginia-class submarine, including technology insertion, throughout its construction and post shakedown availability period, the US department of defense said in a statement Tuesday
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General Dynamics Wins US Army Mission Training Support Contract Worth $975 Million
December 2, 2017 @ 02:22 AMGeneral Dynamics was awarded the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support contract by the US Army Contracting Command. The multiple award contract has a ceiling value of approximately $975 million with a five-year ordering period
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General Dynamics to Support US, UK Nuclear Submarines’ Attack Weapon, Fire Control...
November 10, 2017 @ 01:36 PMGeneral Dynamics mission systems business has received a two-year, $25.7 million contract from the U
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General Dynamics To Acquire IT Firm CSRA In $9.6 Billion Deal
February 12, 2018 @ 03:07 PMDefense contractor General Dynamics and Information technology firm CSRA today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which General Dynamics will acquire all outstanding shares of CSRA for $40.75 in cash
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CAE To Provide US Army With Abrams Tank Engine Trainers
January 10, 2018 @ 08:05 AMCAE USA today has been awarded a United States Army contract to provide a suite of Abrams M1A2 tank engine trainers. Under terms of the contract awarded by the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), CAE USA will develop two new M1A2 Abrams tank driver stations with live-engine maintenance trainers to support diagnostic and troubleshooting maintenance training tasks
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US Army Issues RFI to Buy 35 Airbus Lakota Training Helicopters
January 9, 2018 @ 08:19 AMThe US Army has issued a request for information (RFI) to acquire additional 35 Airbus Helicopters UH-72A Lakota training and support platforms. The RFI asks for sources that can provide additional civil variant of EC145 helicopters
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General Dynamics Wins $83 Million for Phased Maintenance of USS Mesa Verde...
December 27, 2017 @ 06:35 AMGeneral Dynamics was awarded $83 million contract for the execution of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) fiscal 2018 docking phased maintenance availability. This availability will include a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Mesa Verde
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Some 300 Russian Weapons "Fine-tuned" based on Syrian Experience
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Lockheed Wins US Navy's Super Hornet IR Search and Track System Contract
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General Dynamics To Support Saudi's SLAM-ER Weapon System
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Israel to Modernise Ukrainian MiG-29 Jets for $440M
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