Fidelity to supply add-on armour to US Army
Fidelity Technologies Corporation will provide add-on armour for US Army trucks under a $22 million modification to an existing contract.
The company will supply armour B-kits for 120 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck A4 and 183 M915A5trucks under the modification, with all equipment set to be delivered by May 2019.
The armour kits provide additional protection for heavy tactical vehicles and their crew from aggressive enemy fire.
Fidelity’s armour solutions are compliant with MIL-STD ballistic requirements and ATPD 2352. The kits are transportable in an ISO container and are designed for fast installation and application.
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