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Army Releases RFI For New Rotary Wing and UAS Long Range Precision Weapon System

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

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Army Releases RFI For New Rotary Wing and UAS Long Range Precision Weapon System

Apache Helicopter with M-TADS/PNVS On Nose Photo: Lockheed Martin

The Army is looking for industry input on a new precision weapon system for its current and future rotary wing and unmanned aircraft, capable of reaching ranges of at least 40 kilometers. A Request for Information released Tuesday details initial requirements for the Long Range Precision Munition System and asks industry to provide details on current offerings and weapon concepts that could be available up to seven years down the road. “Potential weapons systems must be precision capable and demonstrated…

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