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November 13, 2008 - Murtha: Shumar Industries Receives Navy Contract for Turret Production |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman
John P. Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, announced
today that the U.S. Navy has awarded a contract to Shumar Industries of Grindstone,
Fayette County.
The contract is for the assembly, manufacture, and delivery of Turret
Gunner Counter Sniper Protection Systems.
The Turret Gunner Counter Sniper Protection System was
designed by the Air Force, and is mounted on top of military vehicles to
protect Air Force Security Forces in Iraq from the threat of snipers and
explosives.
Current funding available for the program is approximately
$1.2 million. The Navy’s announcement
today has a potential value of $6.1 million.
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