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Ireland orders further PIRANHA IIIH 8x8 in new variants Dublin, Ireland - On December 20, 2005 the Irish Department of Defence (DoD) and MOWAG GmbH ??“ a General Dynamics company ??“ signed a contract for a further batch of 15 units of the PIRANHA IIIH 8x8, with a total value of close to 30 Million Euros. After two contracts for the same vehicle between 1999 and 2002, this contract adds two new variants to the fleet of MOWAG vehicles operated by the Irish DoD. In 1999 the Irish Department of Defence selected the PIRANHA for their overseas peace keeping missions, where the vehicle proved its liability and performance. Earlier last year, the Irish Department of Defence (DoD) had announced the procurement of additional PIRANHAs. Until today 65 vehicles are in operation and the additional order will summarize to a total fleet of 80 units. Of the now ordered 15 PIRANHA IIIH 8x8, 9 will be equipped with a remotely controlled and stabilized 12.7 mm KONGSBERG Weapon Station and 6 with a stabilized OTOMELARA 30 mm Weapon System. The PIRANHAs will further enhance the military capability of Ireland to participate in international operations. The threat situation in such missions specifically calls for a high level of protection for the vehicle crews against mines and ballistic weapons. With the in worldwide operating PIRANHA IIIH 8x8, the technology-minded company from Kreuzlingen, Switzerland offers a proven product, which fulfils this high-ranking requirement of protection, comfort and mobility. With its third order, the Irish Army continues to trust in the reliability and performance of the successful product from Kreuzlingen. Production will take place at MOWAG's facility in Kreuzlingen and deliveries will start in February 2007. Source: MOWAG Armor Holdings, Inc. Receives $17.2 Million Armor Component Award for Up-Armored HMMWV JACKSONVILLE, -- Armor Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of security products and vehicle armor systems serving military, law enforcement, homeland security and commercial markets, announced today the receipt of a $17.2 million modification to the current multi-year Up-Armored HMMWV contract from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command. The contract modification adds production of specially designed armor components for field installation to enhance protection levels on the M1114 Up-Armored HMMWV. The Company advised that work will be performed during 2006 at the Armor Holdings Aerospace and Defense Group facilities in Fairfield, Ohio. Robert Schiller, President of Armor Holdings, Inc., said, "We are pleased to provide this additional equipment to support the U.S. Army and to assist in offering greater levels of protection against evolving threats. It is gratifying to receive this work as it is evidence that our engineering efforts to offer continuous improvements are quickly recognized and realized in the field in support of our soldiers." Source: Armor Holdings, Inc. MAC International Was Awarded Contract For Police Trucks MAC International, Dubai, U.A.E., was awarded on Dec. 16, 2005, a delivery order amount of $67,210,440 as part of a $171,582,910 firm-fixed-price contract for Police Trucks. Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were an unknown number of bids solicited via the World Wide Web on Sept. 22, 2005, and 12 bids were received. The Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity. Source: US DOD GM GDLS Defense Group gets a 24 million dollar contract GM GDLS Defense Group L.L.C., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Dec. 19, 2005, a $24,466,112 modification to a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for Parts to Support the Stryker Mobile Gun System and the Stryker Nuclear, Biological Reconnaissance Vehicles. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich. (73 percent), London Ontario, Canada (15 percent), Tallahassee, Fla. (10 percent), and Scranton, Pa. (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 31, 2007. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This was a sole source contract initiated on Dec. 9, 2003. The Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity. Source: US DOD Oshkosh Truck Unveils Next Generation of Unmanned Defense Logistics Vehicle OSHKOSH, Wis., -- Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced that it has unveiled an unmanned version of its Palletized Load System (PLS) vehicle at the U.S. Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Component Technology Demonstrations in Yuma, Ariz. Showcasing the immediate application of the technology for the U.S. Army fleet, Oshkosh is demonstrating a real-world mission scenario as the driverless truck transports cargo between destinations seven miles apart in the Arizona desert. The unmanned navigational kit being applied to the PLS was tested at the 2004 and 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge races, and has undergone additional testing in desert environments, similar to those in the Middle East. Oshkosh is partnered with Rockwell Collins and the University of Parma, Italy, on the development this unmanned navigational kit. "It is Oshkosh Truck's objective to always support the U.S. Army's drive to integrate the most capable and reliable technologies into their fleet. To that end, we're proud to make this next-generation of unmanned technology a reality that could be applied within the near term," said John Stoddart, Oshkosh executive vice president and president of defense. "Our technology allows soldiers to be taken out of convoy resupply missions or to be re-assigned to other tasks within the convoy." The current "manned" Oshkosh(R) PLS transportation vehicle has proven its ability in front-line supply missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. A 10-wheel-drive truck and trailer system, the PLS is designed to transport containers carrying ammunition and other critical supplies, or large tanks holding fuel or water. The original PLS and the PLS Unmanned Ground Vehicle have a 16.5 ton payload capacity and an on-board material handling system that quickly unloads and loads cargo. "Having helped the United States military move people and supplies for more than 80 years, Oshkosh understands the needs and challenges facing the armed services and are committed to helping the United States military lead the way in realizing the benefits of autonomous vehicle technology," said Stoddart. "I believe this technology can revolutionize the transport of logistics in future conflicts and contribute to increased soldier survivability." Source: Oshkosh Truck |
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