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Army awards L-3 Communications $48.7 million contract


Yesterday, L-3 Communications announced that L-3 MPRI been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation for its Laser Marksmanship Training System (LMTS). The contract, which is indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, is worth approximately $48.7 million if all four options are exercised.

LMTS is a home station or deployed multi-purpose, modular, scalable, small arms, individual and unit marksmanship sustainment simulator that provides Preliminary Marksmanship, advanced marksmanship and remedial training capabilities.

“MPRI is honored to be afforded the opportunity to support the U.S. Army’s marksmanship training needs. This program will enhance the skills and experience of our young warriors and contribute to their survivability on the battlefield, ” said Bob Garner, senior vice president and general manager of MPRI’s Training and Technology Group.

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