BAE wins new weapons deal

BAE Systems will team up with the Israeli-based Rafael Armament Development Authority to develop, produce and deliver 67 25mm stabilized gun systems to be used by Navy cruisers, destroyers and landing ship transport dock ships per request from the U.S. Navy.

The order releases $39 million from the current $395 million contract.

The new Mk 38 Mod 2 will be developed and produced in Israel and assembled and tested at BAE’s Louisville, Ky., site. – TRACIE STONE