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Thales And Boeing Sign FRES Contract With UK MoD
St. Louis MO (SPX) Feb 07, 2008 The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announces the award of a contract to Thales UK in partnership with Boeing for the System-of-Systems Integrator (SOSI) role on the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) program. The initial six-month contract, valued at 4 million pounds (US$8 million), defines the framework for the SOSI's ongoing role in the subsequent phases of this key program, which will provide the British Army with a new family of medium-weight, network-enabled armored vehicles. The role of the SOSI is to drive the successful delivery of a coherent FRES capability. The Thales UK-Boeing SOSI team will be integrated into the MoD's FRES project team to form an Integrated Customer Team that will manage the delivery of FRES. The SOSI will provide expertise in the following areas: - Program management - System-of-systems engineering and integration - Through-life capability and technology management - Alliance development and supply chain management - Development of MoD's SOSI competence "The rapid downselect and now contract award for the FRES SOSI reflects not only MoD's desire to inject pace into the program, but also our ability to work together effectively," said Alex Dorrian, CEO of Thales UK. "The SOSI role highlights Thales UK's position at the heart of UK land systems integration, alongside FIST and WATCHKEEPER." Rick Baily, vice president and general manager, Boeing Combat Systems, added, "We look forward to working with the MoD and the entire FRES industry team to deliver the optimal capability for this important program for the British Army." The FRES program will provide the British Army with a family of medium-weight, network-enabled, air-deployable armored vehicles to meet up to 16 battlespace roles. The key drivers are the need for a rapid effect land capability, the ability to meet a wide number of operational roles, maximum interoperability with other UK forces and allies, and addressing the obsolescence of existing vehicles. Related Links The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
France Awards Raytheon Contract For Enhanced Paveway II
Tucson AZ (SPX) Feb 07, 2008The government of France awarded Raytheon a direct commercial sales contract Jan. 18 worth $22 million for the combat-proven Enhanced Paveway II (EP2) dual- mode GPS/laser-guided precision munition and weapons integration for the French Air Force's Mirage 2000D fighter aircraft. |
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