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Australian Defence Force To Get Improved Firepower

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Friday, February 19th, 2010

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Australia's Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science Greg Combet this week announced improved firepower for the Australian Deence Force (ADF) with contracts signed for a new anti-armor weapon capability. "Defence has contracted SAAB Bofors Dynamics for the supply of the M3 84mm Carl Gustaf anti-armour support weapon," Combet said. The approximately $9 million contract includes weapons, spares and documentation to support the system. "These new weapons provide an increased direct fire support capability and will be employed by the…

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