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General Dynamics UK Awards Exelis Two Tactical Radio Contracts

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

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General Dynamics UK Awards Exelis Two Tactical Radio Contracts

Bowman Radios Photo: U.K. MoD

Exelis [XLS] May 22 said it was awarded two contracts by General Dynamics UK [GD] to support U.K. Ministry of Defense tactical communications modernization and logistics, supply and support for existing tactical radios. Bowman Radios Photo: U.K. MoDThe Exelis work will support General Dynamics’ recently announced contract award from the MoD valued at $617 million. “The work Exelis will do under these contracts will ensure that the MoD’s current tactical radio fleet is fully supported through the transition to the…

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