2 avril 2024 | International, Aérospatial

U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $483M JAGM, HELLFIRE Follow-On Production Contract

This contract will provide JAGM and HELLFIRE procurement and production support for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and international customers

https://www.epicos.com/article/794740/us-army-awards-lockheed-martin-483m-jagm-hellfire-follow-production-contract

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