Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract

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Supply of Alternative Individual Weapon Systems to UK Ministry of Defence

Awarded 18 Jul 2023

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Awarded18 Jul 2023

Value£15,000,000.00

SupplierIan Edgar (Liverpool) Limited

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionNorth West

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Expires in 7y 2mo10y 6mo term, 32% elapsed

Awarded 18 July 2023Expires 31 Dec 2033

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited for the supply of Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) systems, known as the L403A1, under Project HUNTER.

The initial order was for 1,620 AIW systems at circa £15 million, with options to procure up to 10,000 systems, totalling circa £90 million over the next decade.

The systems will initially be fielded to the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) operating in complex, high threat environments.

Each AIW system comprises a new assault rifle fitted with a muzzle signature reduction system and an improved optical sighting system, designed for exceptional reliability and accuracy, enabling engagement at greater distances while masking detection from sight and hearing.

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