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BAE, Nexter Enter Full-Rate Production for British Cannon System


army-vehicleTYSONS CORNER, VA July 13, 2015 — BAE Systems is developing a cannon system for use in British ground combat vehicles through its CTA International joint venture company with French government-owned weapons maker Nexter, ExecutiveBiz reported Monday.

BAE said the 40mm cased telescoped technology under the $234 million contract is now in full-rate production, and that it expects the first cannons to roll off factories in 12 months.

The ammunition earned qualification certification in June 2014, and will next undergo certification testing for its general-purpose high explosive rounds.

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