Sweden orders BAE Systems' 2P ammunition
BAE Systems will supply 2P ammunition to the Swedish armed forces under a new order announced on 7 August.
The order calls for the production and delivery of 9,000 rounds of 2P ammunition, with delivery scheduled to begin in June 2015 and continue through February 2016.
BAE Systems' programmable 2P ammunition is based on its proven 3P ammunition. It was developed to meet customer requirements identified during international missions to allow for operation at shorter distances with minimum collateral damage. The 2P ammunition can be programmed in different function modes providing optimised effect against a wide range of targets.
Development of the 2P ammunition began in January 2013 in cooperation with the FMV and the Swedish armed forces.
Lena Gillström, managing director of weapon systems, Sweden, BAE Systems, said: ‘This order further demonstrates that BAE Systems is trusted to develop and provide new, high-tech products to meet customer requirements. With the 2P ammunition, we have a new member in our product portfolio.’
Production and final assembly will take place in Karlskoga, Sweden.
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