IDEX 2011: LM offers common approach for UK and Kuwait Warriors
Lockheed Martin (LM) is considering a joint approach for the upgrades of Kuwait and UK Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) should it get the go-ahead for both programmes, according to company officials.
Speaking to Land Warfare International at IDEX in Abu Dhabi, LM Missiles and Fire Control’s director for international business development, Morri Leland, described this as a 'great opportunity to get synergy' between the respective projects.
LM is the remaining bidder in the UK Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) - although negotiations are ongoing - and the company told LWI that it was awaiting the receipt of an
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