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Next-Gen Infrared Weapon Sights for US Army Snipers produced by Leonardo

Type of event:
New technology presentation, New business deal

Victims

Wounded

Date

June 8, 2023

What happened

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today the sign of a new contract to produce its next-generation infrared weapon sights for U.S. Army infantry snipers. The firm-fixed-price contract from the Army’s Contracting Command is valued at more than $94 million over five years. This infrared weapon has been designed for sniper and reconnaissance operators, where it requires extended-range target detection capabilities. It empowers operators to identify threats, observe environmental indicators, and track bullet trajectories.

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