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Defense NewsNews report · Sep 3, 7:54 PM
US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to Aero Vironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
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US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to Aero Vironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
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What happened The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to Aero Vironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
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Military TimesNews report · Sep 3, 7:54 PM
US Army launches laser production with $465M contract award
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to Aero Vironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program.
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Sep 3, 7:54 PM: Military Times joined the source map.
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