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General Dynamics UK Holds Annual Joint IR&D Demo

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Friday, November 19th, 2010

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General Dynamics [GD] UK said this week it held the fourth annual Joint Internal Research and Development (JIRAD) demonstration at its EDGEr U.K. facility in Newbridge, South Wales. JIRAD is an end-of-year showcase at which General Dynamics UK demonstrates innovative technologies that are developed in response to current operational needs. More than 70 top officials from its customer community attended, from the British armed forces and Ministry of Defence. The focus this year was on improved information capabilities for use…

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