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Published 06 Sep 2023

701577419.1-4 - Army Special Operations Brigade Rifle - CAN - CF

Ministry of Defence · South West

Key facts

Contract value
£15,000,000
Awarded
18 Jul 2023
Contract starts
18 Jul 2023
Contract ends
31 Dec 2033
Procedure
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Buyer type
Central government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited£15,000,000

Description

An initial circa £15 million order of 1,620 AIW systems has been placed, with options to procure up to 10,000 systems - totalling circa £90 million - under the contract over the next decade. The systems will initially be fielded to the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) who operate in complex, high threat environments.

The Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) system - known as the L403A1 and procured by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) under Project HUNTER - is made up of a new assault rifle fitted with a muzzle signature reduction system and an improved optical sighting system.

The AIW is a modern rifle using the latest in design technology and manufacturing methods, to produce an exceptionally reliable and accurate weapon. The magnified optic means the user is able to engage threats from greater distances; whilst the signature reduction system works to mask the AIW from detection from sight and hearing.

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