The M93 was originally developed for the German military and the first U.S. unit was equipped with the NBCRS-Fox Block 1 system (M93A1) in October 1998.
The role of the M93A1 is to: "Detect, identify, and mark areas of nuclear and chemical contamination; sample soil, water and vegetation for nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) contamination; and report accurate information to supported commanders in real time."
The Department of Defense has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $5,977,752 firm-fixed-price contract for integrated logistics support for the FOX Block 1 upgrade plus program. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2009.
Sources: Various
Photo: U.S. Army
Photo: U.S. Army
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