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Viking Arms Awarded UK MoD Contract for SWESS Light Battle Systems

Viking Arms Ltd, in partnership with EOTECH LLC, are proud to announce the award for a seven year contract framework by the Dismounted Close Combat team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), for the Procurement and Support of up to a total fleet requirement of 12,000 SWESS Light Battle Systems, subject to financial approval.


Image courtesy Viking Arms Ltd.

703440450 - SWESS Light Battle Sight 

As part of the framework, Viking Arms and EOTECH® will provide the Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) EXPS3™ and the G33™ 3x Magnifier as a complete system. The EOTech HWS is  considered the fastest target acquisition CQB weapon sight available with true two eyes open, a  proven solution that has been in-service with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 15 years. 

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Viking Arms Managing Director, Sam MacArthur said, “We are immensely honoured to be entrusted with the contract to equip His Majesty's UK Armed Forces with this combat-tested capability, in collaboration with our esteemed industry partners, EOTECH®. This recognition underscores the diligent efforts of both teams and cements Viking Arms' position as a reputable contractor and supplier in the UK Defence Sector.”

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EOTECH LLC’s President, Dennis Finnegan commented, "We are very honoured to be a part of this program. EOTECH's history of supporting the United Kingdom's warfighters along with our partner, Viking Arms, is a point of pride for everyone in our organisation. We look forward to continuing to provide our weapon sights, lasers, and sensors that help make the UK Ministry of Defence a more successful and lethal force." 

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