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Army Releases RFI For IM-SHORAD Production

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, February 11th, 2019

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Army Releases RFI For IM-SHORAD Production

Leonardo DRS' IM-SHORAD system mounted on a Stryker

The Army is moving forward with its its program to field an interim short-range air defense capability by fiscal year 2020 with a pre-solicitation notice Friday to begin its search for a partner to produce a final integrated version of the system. The request for information seeks industry input on moving the prototype IM-SHORAD capability into production of 144 systems with deliveries to start in 2020 and run through 2024. “The IM-SHORAD system provides 360 degree air defense protection of…

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