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General Dynamics UK awards Vitavox PA system contract for Scout SV

General Dynamics UK announced today that it has awarded Vitavox a contract with a potential value of £2.8 million to supply the Scout Specialist Vehicle (SV) programme with a secure public address system to all MIL-STD and DEF STAN requirements.


Above: The General Dynamics SV Scout family

Under the terms of the award, Vitavox will design, engineer, manufacture and supply a military specification public address system. This will allow vehicle commanders to speak to or address persons outside the vehicle whilst remaining safe within.

The system will utilise the battle proven qualities of Vitavox loudspeakers and military communications systems in a mobile, fully integrated and vehicle mounted format.

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The awarding of the contract to a UK based company also reinforces the commitment of General Dynamics UK to a majority British-based supply chain.
 

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