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Saab, EDA, Sign Agreement To Provide Carl-Gustaf Ammunition To Five European Nations

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Wednesday, July 9th, 2014

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Saab, EDA, Sign Agreement To Provide Carl-Gustaf Ammunition To Five European Nations

Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Photo: Saab

Saab and the European Defence Agency (EDA) yesterday said they have signed a five-year, potential $67.6 million framework agreement for potential orders of Carl-Gustaf ammunition to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and Poland. The agreement includes a possible renewal of two more years. EDA acts as the central purchasing body, with the lead role in the procurement procedure for Carl-Gustaf ammunition to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, and Poland. The agreement aims to coordinate the purchase of Carl-Gustaf…

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