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To: WMarshal
That works out to 1.2 million per Howitzer which seems a bit too much unless there is a bribe factored in the deal.

Deals like this generally include parts and support so that may make the per piece cost see higher.

12 posted on 06/28/2016 3:59:44 AM PDT by Lower Deck
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To: Lower Deck; WMarshal
That works out to 1.2 million per Howitzer which seems a bit too much unless there is a bribe factored in the deal. Deals like this generally include parts and support so that may make the per piece cost see higher.

With this Gov't the bribe factor is not there.

These guns are supposedly ultra-light-weight, being made from titanium, so they are easier to cart around the Himalayas.

I don't know how to link but you can find some details here

http://www.baesystems.com/en/article/bae-systems-down-selects-mahindra-for-proposed-ultra-lightweight-howitzer-assembly--integration-and-test

15 posted on 06/30/2016 6:16:12 PM PDT by IndianChief
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