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BAE Systems To Produce More Army HIMARS Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

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BAE Systems said it received a $16 million contract to manufacture additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicles for the Army incorporating technologies to increase protection for soldiers from artillery attack. Under the $16.3 million contract award from Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, BAE will produce 44 HIMARS vehicles and appliqué kits and provide program support. This contract follows a $24 million June 2010 award for 63 HIMARS vehicles and appliqué kits. The vehicles will be equipped with BAE's…

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