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Lockheed Martin To Upgrade Finnish Army MLRS Launchers

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Monday, May 23rd, 2011

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Lockheed Martin [LMT] recently said it received a $45.3 million contract to upgrade 22 Finnish army M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers, incorporating the Universal Fire Control System and other enhancements. The upgrade enables the launchers to fire precision GPS-guided munitions for the first time, the company said in a statement. "Finland has used MLRS products for four years, and the M270 launcher upgrade gives the Finnish Army a modernized fire control system and new artillery options with GPS-enabled…

Congress

Six F-35Bs Delivered Without Radars Thus Far, Program Director Says

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Congress

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Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

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SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

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