Ultra wins armoured vehicle contract

11th Jan 2010 07:56

Defence industry supplier Ultra Electronics has won a contract to provide electronic controls for armoured vehicles produced by a joint venture between BAE Systems and Nexter.The joint venture, CTAI, has developed a a unique Cased Telescope Ammunition System (CTAS) which allows more ammunition and therefore firepower to be carried by each armoured vehicle. The contract is initially valued at £1.5m but could rise up to £14m if all production options are taken up.Ultra is also bidding to supply further elements of the new electronic systems for the Warrior aremoured vehicle upgrade programme. ‘This award broadens the range of Ultra's innovative, advanced electronic solutions for modern armoured vehicles,’ claimed Douglas Carter, chief executive of Ultra.