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The world’s first precision 81mm guided mortar round
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and BAE Systems have teamed to develop, demonstrate and produce the 81mm Roll Controlled Guided Mortar (RCGM), an affordable 81mm precision mortar round. The companies have been maturing the guided mortar technology over the last 12 months and will be conducting tactical demonstrations early in 2012. The teaming arrangement [...]
Precision airdrop systems are growing for future ops
Since 2005, when the first forms of the Joint Precision Aerial Delivery System were being developed and used, the idea of a “precision” airdrop has continued to grow and evolve. During the 2011 International Airdrop Symposium here July 19-21, service members from 26 nations took part in discussions, briefings and demonstrations to learn more about [...]
Lockheed To Upgrade Finland’s Precision Fires Capability
Lockheed Martin has received a $45.3 million contract to upgrade 22 Finnish Army M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers, incorporating the Universal Fire Control System and other enhancements. The upgrade enables the launchers to fire precision GPS-guided munitions for the first time. “Finland has used MLRS products for four years, and the M270 launcher [...]
LITENING Precision Targeting and Sensor System Surpasses Milestone
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill: Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced the achievement of over one million operational hours for the company’s LITENING precision targeting and sensor systems currently deployed with U.S. and allied forces. “LITENING continues to be the precision targeting system most called on, indicated by the one million operational hours milestone,” said Mike Lennon, vice [...]


