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BAE Awarded US Army FMTV Contract
Sealy TX (SPX) Apr 22, 2008 BAE Systems has been awarded a $43.6 million contract by the U.S. Army to manufacture 730 Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) cargo vehicles. This contract is part of the Army's Long Term Armor Strategy initiative to equip all tactical vehicles with the ability to be armored when necessary. It provides the initial production and full scale ramp up of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) LTAS variant. BAE Systems' LTAS is system-designed for the FMTV comprised of a different cab and vehicle elements allowing for significant increases in weight. The "A-Kit" modifies the FMTV to allow the addition of armor including a new cab. The "B Kit" is the armor itself. Initial production calls for 730 LTAS A-Kit configured vehicles. A follow-on modification includes an additional 103 A-Kit configured vehicles resulting in a total of 833 A-Kit vehicles. A follow-on order for B-Kits is expected later this month. "The LTAS marks a significant advancement to the FMTV arguably making it the most effective, adaptable tactical military vehicle in the world today. We are proud to have worked so effectively with the Program Office to bring this joint development to the Armed Services," said Chris Chambers, vice president of Medium/Heavy Vehicles for BAE Systems. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com 
Pearl-Like Coating From Oysters Could Protect Aircraft
Arlington VA (SPX) Apr 21, 2008Scientists from the University of Dayton Research Institute have manipulated the process of shell and pearl formation in oysters to demonstrate a method for depositing pearl-like coatings onto various metal surfaces. This biomimetic research could lead to new lightweight, durable coatings able to protect aircraft from impact and corrosion. |
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