MRAP-ATV Continues To Drive Work For Plasan Bennington
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The MRAP-ATV is the new lighter, more maneuverable MRAP made for service in Afghanistan. Oshkosh won the production contract and so far has been awarded contracts for over 8,000 vehicles by the U.S. military. Plasan Bennington makes armor plates for the vehicles and as Oshkosh receives contracts so does the Vermont company.
It announced that Oshkosh had given it a sub-contract worth over $170 million as part of a recent order of 1,460 MRAP vehicles. As the U.S. industry geared up to produce not only MRAPs but also uparmored HUMVEE and trucks several companies expanded their capabilities. Plasan Bennington is one along with BAE Systems. Protection against IED and mines demands the production of sophisticated metal plates for use on military vehicles.
First Prophet Enhanced System Delivered By GD
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The U.S. Army awarded General Dynamic’s C4 Systems a contract earlier this year to build Prophet Enhanced signal and tactical intelligence systems. This contract has a value of almost $900 million over six years if all options are executed. Two days ago the first of these new systems were delivered to the Army ready to be mounted on a vehicle.
The Prophet is a flexible system that can be installed either in a ground mount or on a variety of military vehicles. These first systems will be mounted in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Prophet builds off of earlier systems and combines Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities. L3 and Northrop Grumman aid GD in building the Prophet.
BAE Continues To Build Armor Kits For Military Vehicles
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Yesterday it was announced that BAE Systems won two different contracts to build armor kits for U.S. military vehicles. Due to the IED and mine threat in Iraq and Afghanistan the Army and Marines primarily have been developing extra armor and weapons for their different vehicles to maximize crew protection. BAE’s two contracts support the HIMARS mobile artillery as well as one for MRAP vehicles.
BAE Systems through its acquisition of Armor Holdings a few years ago made it well placed to get into this market. If the U.S. does begin winding down its operations in Iraq and Afghanistan though there will be little demand for further armor kits of these types and that market might dry up.
U.S. Army Buys BAE Systems Vehicle Emergency Escape (VEE) Windows
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The U.S Army signed a contract with BAE Systems to integrate their Vehicle Emergency Escape (VEE) windows into the M1151 HUMVEE vehicle. If all options on the contract are executed it could be worth up to $89 million.
The VEE system provides a way for occupants to quickly leave the vehicle if there is an attack or accident. The system is part of a series of upgrades to the vehicle to improve survivability. The VEE Window kits have already been purchased and installed on other military vehicles and have multiple applications.
Photo courtesy of BAE Systems.
Iraq Reopens Arms Buying With France
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In the past France sold substantial amounts of military equipment to Iraq when it was ruled by Saddam Hussein. These included military vehicles, aircraft and missiles. The most notable use of this equipment was the attack on the USS Stark (FFG-31) by a Mirage F1 jet firing Exocet surface-to-surface missiles. Since the liberation of Iraq by the Americans that country has tended to sell the most equipment to it. This has included aircraft, vehicles and support equipment. AFP writes that France and Iraq have now signed a contract for twenty-four EC 635 helicopters. The article also states that further deals are being explored by the two countries. Iraq will need to rebuild its military and will utilize its rather large oil funds for this meaning that several major contracts will probably be announced over the next few year. This contract is estimated at almost $500 million and includes parts and support.
SupplyCore Wins HUMVEE Parts Contract
Filed under: Business Line, Contract Awards, SupplyCore, U.S. Army, logistics
SupplyCore a company that has a history of supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) was one of the companies awarded a contract to manage and provide parts for a variety of U.S. Army vehicles. The Rockford Register Star reports that the contract could have a value of over $4 billion for all companies involved as it provide parts for the ubiquitous HUMVEE as well as trucks and the M2 Bradley. SupplyCore had recently purchased the Manufacturing Alliance of the Rock River Valley to be able to provide parts for military vehicles. This acquisition has seemed to pay off with this contract win.
L-3 Wins Bradley Maintenance Contract
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The U.S. Army awarded L-3 Communications Systems a follow-on contract to run the M2 Bradley transmission maintenance facility in Michigan. Mlive.com has the story. The contract is worth over $50 million and will last five years. L-3 also expects to receive further contract extensions on other work they are doing with military vehicles.
Company to expand in Michigan
Ace Electronics, a maker of wiring for military vehicles, plans to expand it facilities in Michigan. See a story here. This is due to an increase in the orders they are getting from the US military. The company made automotive wiring products but now are doing a substantial expansion to support their military contracts. Military vehicles, even the humble HUMVEE, are getting more and more complicated electronics to include remote control turrets that are requiring more sophisticated wiring harnesses and installations. These are much like those for aircraft and since most of them are almost handmade they require skilled labor. Ace feels that this is available in Michigan due to the downturn in the auto business.
Inaugural Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference Opens to Heavy Traffic & Rave Reviews
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Oshkosh to Display Sandcat at International Armoured Vehicles
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URS to Provide Support Services for Marine Corps’ Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program
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IDGA Announces Official Dates for its Second Annual Military Vehicles Expo
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Planar Selected to Provide Thin Film Electroluminescent Technology to Dytecna Systems Engineering (UK) for Military Vehicle Displays
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