BAE Systems would be the principal contractor under two potential Foreign Military Sales for upgrade kits to Brazil for self-propelled howitzers and M113 armored personnel carriers approved by the State Department, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency told Congress June 11. Brazil requested an estimated $110 million possible sale of 40 M109A5 kits to upgrade 40 M109A5 Self Propelled Howitzers to the M109A5+ configuration, spare and repair parts, support equipment, as well as related elements of logistics and program support. This equipment…
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