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Army Seeking Industry Input On Fire Control Sensors For Active Protection Systems

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, April 15th, 2019

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Army Seeking Industry Input On Fire Control Sensors For Active Protection Systems

Leonardo's Trophy APS, developed by Rafael, on an Army M1 Abrams Tank. Photo: Leonardo DRS

The Army is gauging potential industry offerings for a new fire control sensor that would link up with the active protection systems (APS) the service is currently working to integrate across its vehicle fleet. A new Request For Information released April 12 details plans to find a vehicle-based fire control sensor for APS platforms capable of tracking threats, including anti-tank guided missiles, kinetic energy weapons and rocket-propelled grenades, between ranges of 50 meters and two kilometers. “This will enable the…

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