DRS equipment for US Army M777A2s
DRS Network & Imaging Systems has received a $21.4 million contract from the US Army, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 19 February.
The contract will see the company supply mission system computers, chief of section displays (CSD) and CSD chargers for the M777A2 Digital Fire Control System.
According to the DoD work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of 19 February 2025.
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