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 by Sam Howard Washington (UPI) Jun 1, 2018
The U.S. Army awarded a $44.1 million contract modification to AM General LLC to produce 300 expanded-capacity high-mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicles, commonly known as Humvees. The South Bend, Ind., manufacturer can also deliver optional equipment under the terms of the contract modification, the Defense Department said Thursday. The department expects AM General to finish work by February 2023. Humvees, also known as HMMWVs, have been in use since 1984. The U.S. military commonly contracts with AM General for their production. Though the vehicles are commonly used in combat, the U.S. military is expected to replace them with Joint Light Tactical Vehicles by Oshkosh over concerns about their vulnerability to threats like improvised explosive devices. Work locations and funding will be determined on an order-by-order basis, the Defense Department said.
Leidos tapped for services as unconventional weapons gain prominance Washington (UPI) May 15, 2018 Leidos Inc. was awarded a contract for scientific and technical services to support the Cooperative Biological Engagement program. The contract award from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency was announced Monday by the Defense Department and enables Leidos to support multiple programs under the Cooperative Biological Engagement program. The contract is valued at more than $33.6 million and does not include unexercised options, said the Pentagon press release. The Cooperative Biolo ... read more
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