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Leonardo DRS to provide next generation combat computing for US Army

Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract worth up to $841.3 million to produce the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II. The system will support the U.S. Army's current modernization strategy for tactical platforms, including ground combat vehicles and command posts.

The MFoCS II family of systems will support the continued fielding and upgrades of the Army's Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) and features critical system capability upgrades, cybersecurity improvements, and multi-touch displays. (Picture source: Leonardo DRS)

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