The US Department of Defense has ordered Lockheed Martin to upgrade the M270 multiple launch rocket systems.
What is known
Information about this appeared on the websiteMinistry of Defense. We are talking about a contract for $194,121,470. Thanks to this, the US Army will receive the M270 MLRS in the A2 modification. In addition to the US, Lockheed Martin is also upgrading systems for the UK and Italy. The contract runs until 2027.
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For those who are not in the know
M270 is an American jet systemvolley fire. It is designed to destroy enemy targets at a distance of 2 km to 300 km, depending on the projectile. The MLRS is mounted on a Bradley fighting vehicle chassis. One M270 launcher carries 12 guided missiles. The crew consists of three people.