DRS Technologies Receives a $6 Million Contract from the U.S. Army to Manufacture Heavy Duty Tank Trailers for the Israeli Army.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 $6 million contract 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, to manufacture 80-ton Heavy Duty Tank Trailers (HDTT) for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF (Intermediate Distribution Frame) A wiring rack located between the MDF (main distribution frame) and the intended end user devices (telephones, routers, PCs, etc.). Cables run from the outside world to the MDF and then to the IDFs. See MDF and wiring rack. ). The IDF's army will use the DRS-manufactured HDTT primarily to transport its Merkava Main Battle Tank. The contract is a follow-on award after DRS and its Israeli-based partner, Shladot Metal Works, previously won a competitively-awarded contract to build a prototype HDTT for the IDF. The manufacturing will begin immediately at the DRS Sustainment Systems business unit's facility in West Plains, Missouri West Plains is a city in Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,866 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Howell CountyGR6. The West Plains Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Howell County. . The initial deliveries will occur in May 2008 with completion expected by April 2009. DRS is a leader in the manufacture and sustainment of military-grade transport systems. DRS currently has production and reset contracts for the U.S. Army's M1000 Heavy Equipment Transport (HET) trailer and the M989A1 Heavy Expanded Mobility Ammunition Trailer (HEMAT HEMAT Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck HEMAT Heavy Expanded Mobility Ammunition Trailer ). These vehicles help form the backbone of the Army's heavy logistics and transport capabilities, and have been indispensable during their operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. "With this trailer the IDF is receiving a rugged and reliable heavy transport capability in the same proud tradition of our HET and HEMAT trailers. DRS is proud to continue our long legacy of partnership with the IDF providing them with mission-critical products and systems," said Thomas G. Cornwell, president of DRS' Sustainment Systems business segment. 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 9,500 people. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company's web site at www.drs.com. |
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