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Government announces £125 million contract for armoured vehicle sights
DB News: 31/07/2015 - 11:29
The sights are to be used on the Scout Specialist Vehicles (SSV) and will be built at Thales UK’s optronics facility in Glasgow, securing 40 high skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs.
The equipment produced by Thales UK will enable commanders to maintain a 360 degree view around the vehicles, including a wide area search and detect capability to automatically locate and track potential targets through their thermal signature.
Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said: “These latest contracts on the Scout SV programme show that Defence spending benefits the whole of the UK, with investment boosting local economies and creating jobs nationwide, from Scotland to Wales.
“This government has committed to increase defence spending each year for the rest of the decade, alongside a £160 billion Equipment Plan for our Armed Forces, which will give them the kit they need. Our investment in Defence will not only help to keep Britain safe but is creating and sustaining jobs and key skills in industries right across the UK.”
