Companies downselected for British Army vehicle programme
It is believed that three companies did not make the downselect but a dark horse in Spain’s Iturri is believed to have got through.
Northrop Grumman wins US Army HHPTD contract
Northrop Grumman will supply Hand Held Precision Targeting Devices (HHPTDs) to the US Army under a new contract announced on 14 January. The contract, worth $9.2 million contract, will see the systems supplied over a three year period.
The HHPTD is an advanced targeting system that allows forces on the ground to relay accurate targeting data to aircraft and command centres. The device incorporates a celestial navigation module to supply the accurate information needed on the modern battlefield. The system weighs under 5.5 pounds and – according to the company - provides a greater degree of precision than previous systems.
Gordon Stewart, vice president and general manager of the laser systems business unit, said: ‘With the Hand Held Precision Targeting Device, we have used the experience we gained from the production of the Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder IIH to create a smaller, more lightweight targeting system. The HHPTD puts the targeting accuracy needed for today’s precision GPS munitions in the hands of the warfighter.’
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