BAE's $1.3 Billion Contract for Howitzer Delayed by U.S. Army

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BAE's $1.3 Billion Contract for Howitzer Delayed by U.S. Army
By Anthony Capaccio
July 18, 2018, 9:35 AM EDT Updated on July 18, 2018, 4:42 PM EDT

    The Army cites a need to improve quality of the vehicles
    Among setbacks was a six-month delivery delay for faulty welds
 

The U.S. Army is delaying approval of full-scale production of BAE Systems Plc’s new self-propelled howitzer, citing the need to improve quality before proceeding with additional contracts options valued at about $1.3 billion.

The Army postponed triggering the most lucrative phase of the program for London-based BAE to “adequately address quality control issues,” service spokeswoman Ashley John said in an email Wednesday. “The Army will continue to work closely with BAE leadership to resolve the concerns.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-07-18/bae-s-1-3-billion-contract-for-howitzer-delayed-by-u-s-army