GDLS awarded Abrams support work
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a $9 million contract modification for Abrams systems technical support, the US Department of Defense announced on 1 November.
The work includes procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles; and operations and maintenance for the US Army.
The contract will run through September 2021.
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