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BAE awarded $124.8M in U.S. Army Contracts


BAE systems has won $ 124.8 million worth of U.S. contracts to repair, improve, and take care of M113 vehicles

 

According to the press release the contracts include:

  •  $87.7 million for the reset of 697 M113 vehicles. During the reset process, BAE Systems will repair existing vehicles to pre-deployment condition and provide some upgrades to enhance survivability, mobility and communications.
  • $23.3 million for parts and materials. This covers the acquisition of long-lead items needed for future repairs to M113 vehicles.
  • $7.8 million for add on armor. BAE Systems will add additional protection to 120 M113 vehicles.
  • $6 million for support and maintenance on M113 vehicles at Fort Hood, Texas. This award will cover support to the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division.

“The M113 Family of Vehicles is an integral component of the Army’s Heavy Brigade Combat Teams, ” remarked the vice president of Heavy Brigade Combat Team Systems for BAE, Joe McCarthy. “BAE Systems will continue to support our troops by repairing, maintaining and improving the M113 throughout the life cycle – freeing soldiers to focus on their mission.”

 

The full press release can be viewed here.

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