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General Dynamics To Provide Iraqi Tank Upgrades

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Friday, December 18th, 2009

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The U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command has awarded General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems a contract worth $14 million to purchase long-lead materials for the production of 140 M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) tanks for the Iraq program. The SA enhancements to the M1A1 for Iraq include a second-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) thermal sight, a driver's vision-enhancer thermal viewer and Tank Urban Survivability Kit (TUSK) improvements, which provide better crew protection in urban warfare environments. In addition, engines developed through the…

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