DRS Technologies Receives $10 Million Order to Repair Knight Precision Targeting Systems Installed on U.S. Army HMMWVs.PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- DRS Technologies DRS Technologies, Inc. (commonly known as DRS; formerly known as Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems, Inc.) is a supplier of defense electronic products and systems to the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, aerospace and defense prime , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : DRS DRS Drives (street suffix) DRS Dispute Resolution Service DRS Doctorandus DRS Department of Rehabilitative Services DRS Direct Registration System (securities) DRS Department of Rehabilitation Services ) announced today that it received a $10 million order from the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army) TACOM Tactical Communications TACOM Tactical Command TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armament Command TACOM Theater Army Command TACOM Tactical Army Command TACOM Tactical Army COM ) in Warren, Michigan Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 138,247, making Warren the largest city in Macomb County, the third most populous city in Michigan, and Metro Detroit's largest suburb. to repair Knight Precision Targeting Systems installed on High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). The order is part of previous technical support reset contract awarded to DRS by TACOM. A reset contract involves the repair and retrofit of battle-worn or damaged products to a like-new condition (near zero miles/zero hours of wear and tear). To date, the company has been awarded approximately $17 million in contracts to repair M707 Knight systems on U.S. Army HMMWVs. TACOM placed the order on behalf of Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems and its subordinate offices of Project Manager Heavy Brigade A heavy brigade is a formation made up from 'Heavy' Cavalry ie Dragoon Guards and Dragoons. The Heavy Brigade was a British heavy cavalry unit commanded by Gen. James Scarlett at the Battle of Balaklava in the Crimean War. Combat Team, and Product Manager Fire Support Platforms. The work for this order will be accomplished by the company's DRS Sustainment Systems unit in St. Louis, Missouri. This unit will repair, align and calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. the Knight system's Mission Equipment Package, and perform base automotive repairs and reset. In conjunction with their work, the company's Reconnaissance Surveillance & Target Acquisition Segment will be involved in the repair of the system's Fire Support Sensor System/Long-Range Advance Scout Surveillance System components. The repairs are expected to start immediately and are expected to be complete by November. The Knight system consists of a laser designator A device that emits a beam of laser energy which is used to mark a specific place or object. and rangefinder, a thermal imager, a digital command and control system, a blended inertial/global positioning system (GPS) navigation and targeting capability, and a self-defense weapon. It provides far-target location and laser target designation for both artillery and air-delivered, general-purpose and precision-guided munitions. It is most often employed by field artillery units. "Current operations by the U.S. Army in Southwest Asia require first-rate ground-based precision targeting capabilities in order to provide the infantry with close air and fire support," said Thomas G. Cornwell, president of DRS's Sustainment Systems Segment. "Our Knight system is the perfect fit for America's warfighters to locate, identify and engage a threat in an asymmetrical battlespace." DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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