Elbit America and Anduril team to offer SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon for U.S. Army howitzer modernization
Elbit Systems of America and Anduril Industries have announced a strategic teaming agreement to offer the SIGMA Mobile Tactical Cannon for the U.S. Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program.
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