BAE Systems Receives Two Follow-On Orders Worth $15.5 Million for MOLLE Components from U.S. Army.PHOENIX -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. has been awarded two follow-on orders totaling $15.5 million from the U.S. Army for production of Core Rifleman and Large Rucksack Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system sets. The MOLLE system is the primary field equipment piece for the U.S. Armed Forces and incorporates 37 components. Primarily comprised of vests, pockets, packs, and hydration systems, the MOLLE system enables soldiers to carry the necessary equipment critical to their mission. "This new delivery order sustains production for the 37 individual components that make up two of the sets available in the MOLLE system," said Sean Martin Sean Martin may refer to:
The external frame and quick release mechanism improves mission effectiveness without compromising mobility. The MOLLE system is fully adjustable to accommodate body armor Noun 1. body armor - armor that protects the wearer's whole body body armour, cataphract, coat of mail, suit of armor, suit of armour armet - a medieval helmet with a visor and a neck guard and allows for easy removal of the large rucksack while maintaining use of the Fighting Load Consists of items of individual clothing, equipment, weapons, and ammunition that are carried by and are essential to the effectiveness of the combat soldier and the accomplishment of the immediate mission of the unit when the soldier is on foot. See also existence load. Carrier (FLC FLC Federal Laboratory Consortium FLC Fort Lewis College (Durango, Colorado, USA) FLC Family Life Center FLC Foreign Language Center FLC Fuzzy Logic Controller FLC Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal ) vest and pockets. Issued under a $258.9 million multi-year contract received in August 2006, these orders bring the total accumulated amount awarded to $169 million. The production will be completed at facilities located in Arizona, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania with deliveries scheduled for July through September 2008. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007. |
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