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Army

Army Awards Fibrotex USA 10-Year, $480 Million To Deliver New Ultra-Light Camouflage

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, November 8th, 2018

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Army Awards Fibrotex USA 10-Year, $480 Million To Deliver New Ultra-Light Camouflage

Fibrotex USA's Ultra-Light Camouflage Netting System

The Army has tapped Fibrotex USA for its next-generation ultra-light camouflage program with a 10-year, $480 million deal to deliver a system capable of improved concealment from advanced battlefield sensors in all weather conditions.Fibrotex is tasked with delivering the new Ultra-Light Camouflage Netting System (ULCANS) to replace the Army’s legacy camouflage, with work expected to begin in early 2019."Today more than ever military forces and opposition groups are using night vision sensors and thermal devices against our troops, but by…

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