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Article: United States : BAE to upgrade rocket cabs.
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- October 10, 2009
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BAE Systems has secured a $13.97m ([pounds sterling]8.78m) contract to manufacture 64 Increased Crew Protection (ICP) cab upgrades for the US Army s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
The contract, awarded by the US Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM), also includes the provision of 65 cab up-armour applique kits and spares.
The equipment will be based on the combat Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) built by BAE Systems and will replace existing unarmoured cabs for the US Army and Marine Corps.
The HIMARS ICP cab will have more than 40 enhancements from previous cab designs. Additional features ...