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BAE Systems Prepares For Bradley Upgrades Under $270 Million Contract

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, October 7th, 2011

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BAE Systems yesterday said it would purchase material items in preparation for the conversion of 245 Bradley Operation Desert Storm Situational Awareness (ODS-SA) vehicles through a $270 million Army contract. The company will use the items it buys to upgrade the vehicles to have improved situational awareness ability, which highlights BAE's robust support and technical services capabilities in supporting customers’ requirements. “As one of the most survivable vehicles in theater, the Bradley has remained a vital asset to our armed…

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