UK Firm Wins $257M US Army Ammunition Deal
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The US Army has awarded UTM Ltd. a contract worth up to $257 million to supply 5.56mm marking ammunition for force-on-force training. The contract covers M1042 loose and M1071 linked cartridges for the Close Combat Mission Capability Kit. UTM is a UK-based company.
Why it matters
This contract highlights the US Army's efforts to enhance its training capabilities with advanced ammunition. The deal also showcases the growing partnership between US and UK defense industries.
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