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October 30, 2023 | International, Land

Leonardo, Elbit units to prototype targeting device for US Army

The U.S. Army published a request for prototype proposal for the Joint Effects Targeting System II in late 2022.

https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2023/10/30/leonardo-elbit-units-to-prototype-targeting-device-for-us-army/

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