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Army

BAE Systems Would Benefit Under Two Potential FMS To Brazil

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, June 12th, 2014

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BAE Systems Would Benefit Under Two Potential FMS To Brazil

Brazilian Army M113 Photo

BAE Systems would be the principal contractor under two potential Foreign Military Sales for upgrade kits to Brazil for self-propelled howitzers and M113 armored personnel carriers approved by the State Department, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency told Congress June 11. Brazil requested an estimated $110 million possible sale of 40 M109A5 kits to upgrade 40 M109A5 Self Propelled Howitzers to the M109A5+ configuration, spare and repair parts, support equipment, as well as related elements of logistics and program support. This…

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Congress

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