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BAE Systems Continues To Provide DoD With Soldier Equipment

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Friday, July 31st, 2009

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BAE Systems has received $43 million in orders from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for production of Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) Core Rifleman sets, ruck sets and components. The DLA orders are part of a $374 million multi-year contract awarded to BAE Systems in June 2008. To date, approximately $171 million of that contract has been obligated. MOLLE is the primary field equipment system developed by and for the U.S. Army and each set incorporates a load-bearing vest,…

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