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First LRIP Rifleman, Mampack Radios In Production, Ship Next Month

Monday, October 10th, 2011

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General Dynamics’ [GD] C4 Systems is producing the first units of the low rate initial production (LRIP) orders for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Rifleman radio and Manpack Radios, with the first shipments slated for November, a company official said. The two radios are part of the JTRS Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) program. Rifleman radio LRIP production is building the initial order for 6,250 units, while the first 100 Manpack radios are being produced. Then, brigades…

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