STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.,
Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- General
Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), a business unit of General Dynamics
(NYSE: GD), was awarded a $1.219
billion contract to produce, test and deliver Interim
Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) systems to the U.S.
Army. The Army's initial order on the contract calls for 28 Stryker
IM-SHORAD vehicles for $230
million.
"General Dynamics and our teammates Leonardo DRS and Raytheon
are pleased to be able to partner with the Army to bring this
powerful capability to U.S. Soldiers," said Don Kotchman, Vice President and General Manager
of GD Land Systems. "This dedicated SHORAD capability adds a
new operational dimension to the Stryker fleet in all of the Army's maneuver
formations."
The IM-SHORAD is designed to counter threats from Unmanned
Aerial Systems (UAS) and a multitude of other Rotary and Fixed Wing
aircraft, and provides a common Army platform that is
cost-effective, highly mobile, survivable, sustainable and
transportable.
Stryker continues to be a
highly sought platform beyond the Stryker Brigade Combat Team
formations.
Work locations and funding will be determined with each order,
with an estimated completion date of September, 30, 2025. GD Land
Systems has production locations in Tallahassee, Florida; Scranton, Pennsylvania; London, Ontario; Lima, Ohio; and Anniston, Alabama.
Headquartered in Sterling Heights,
Michigan, General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative
design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle
support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's
extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply
chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military
and its allies. More information about General Dynamics Land
Systems is available at www.gdls.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that
offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business
aviation; combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; IT
services; C4ISR solutions; and shipbuilding and ship repair.
General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and
generated $39.4 billion in revenue in
2019. More information about General Dynamics is available at
www.gd.com.
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