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Sagem to upgrade France's FELIN soldier modernisation system
Sagem has been awarded a contract to upgrade the French Army's FELIN infantry soldier modernisation system, as announced by the company on 3 April.
Under the contract awarded by the French defence procurement agency, Sagem will upgrade the system to FELIN V1.3, which features a new configuration aimed at optimising the system's combat and observation functions.
The software upgrades provide new services for specialised mortar support and sharpshooter units. FELIN V1.3 also comes with a new carrying structure and more modular protective gear.
Under certain conditions, Sagem claims that the new FELIN version will reduce the weight of the system by up to 40% while maintaining the protection needed for army operations. Unit and platoon leaders will have a combat vest optimised for using the SitComdé tactical terminal and battle management system.
Sagem will deliver the upgrades as part of production versions beginning in early 2016. The company is the prime contractor for the FELIN programme.
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