Optex Systems Receives $1.9 Million Purchase Order From General Dynamics Land Systems Oct 13, 2009
Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. (Primezone Releases)
BAE Systems breaks ground in 'defense corridor' Sep 5, 2009
Some of the vehicles the USCS produces and upgrades include Bradley Fighting Vehicles, heavy equipment recovery vehicles, amphibious assault vehicles, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. Vehicles such as the MRAP are uniquely designed to thwart the effects of Improvised Explosive Devices encountered by military personnel fighting in war zones. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
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The 3rd Battalion is made up of both armor tanks, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and infantry. And often the infantry gets the unsung job of assaulting a building and taking out the bad guys. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Citizen-soldiers keep to a rigid schedule at AT Jul 25, 2009
We have a mix of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, tanks and gun trucks, so they (the Army) had to rework all of the previous tables, he said. Back beside his tank, Gibson, 30, was not focused on the big picture. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Six Transformers that could use an upgrade Jun 24, 2009
Even the U.S. Army doesnt count on its military-grade Humvees to withstand IEDs and other explosive hazards in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has instead begun buying Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, Stryker combat vehicles, and modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles as battlefield ambulances. Surely a robot medic shouldnt settle for less to protect its patients. (MSNBC -- Movies)
AP: House Votes $97 Billion War Funds, Despite Doubts May 19, 2009
8 billion, including almost $4 billion for new weapons and military equipment such as cargo planes, mine-resistant vehicles, Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Stryker armored vehicles. The measure also adds $2. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Sentinel Morning Update: AHEC offers look at NCOs May 13, 2009
A special highlight features WWII veterans of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, made famous in the HBO mini-series Band of Brothers, and a display of Bradley fighting vehicles from BAE Systems of York. The event also includes a Citizen Soldier Living History Encampment; a lecture, Gone for a Soldier: Basic Training and Jump School Instruction during WWII by veterans from the 502nd and 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment; M-1 rifle course of instruction; Civil War Company Firing... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
• General: Guard's deployment is still unknown Mar 11, 2009
For example, Idaho Guard units have been receiving M1-A1 Abrams tanks and M2 Bradley fighting vehicles to replace equipment left overseas - and train for future deployments. The 116th Cavalry Brigade has units in Twin Falls, Burley, Jerome and Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
BAE Systems sees surge in sales from Obama's plans in Afghanistan Feb 20, 2009
BAE makes Bradley Fighting Vehicles, like those above in service in Iraq ... 5 billion, from 901 million a year earlier as the company rode out a difficult year with sales of Bradley Fighting Vehicles, reinforced Humvees and bullet-proof vests. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
