Supply of Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sights to UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sights to UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 07 Mar 2023
Awarded07 Mar 2023
Value£20,000,000.00
SupplierViking Arms Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 1y 4mo5y term, 73% elapsed
Awarded 7 Mar 2023Expires 7 Mar 2028
About
Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Viking Arms Ltd for the procurement and support of Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sights (CsUAS-SWS) via a Framework Agreement.
The system is designed to increase Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m using ballistically calculated coincident shot release.
It is compatible with L85A2/A3, AR10, and AR15 weapons via a STANAG 4694 rail, and the complete system, including ancillaries, must have a mass of no more than 2kg to ensure portability.
The contract value is £20,000,000.
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