SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FATS Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $4.9 million contract for ongoing upgrades to the Army National Guard's fielded Combat Arms Training Systems.
"FATS has worked with the Army National Guard for 10 years and is proud to continue contributing to the Guard's training associated with its readiness mission," said Ron Mohling, chairman and chief executive officer of FATS Inc.
FATS Inc. is a leading provider of simulated firearms training systems for military and law enforcement organizations around the world.
The National Guard contract continues a modernization program that began in 2004 and includes virtual training in advanced marksmanship, force escalation and de-escalation judgment, and collective tactical training. These FATS systems facilitate the training of critical tasks required to meet military operational requirements.
Since 1995, FATS has delivered a total of 262 systems and over 2,000 simulated weapons to the Army National Guard.
About FATS Inc.
FATS Inc., a subsidiary of Firearms Training Systems Inc. , is a leading technology company providing fully-integrated, simulated training to professional military and law enforcement personnel. Utilizing quality engineered weapon simulators, FATS' state-of-the-art virtual training solutions offer judgmental, tactical and combined arms experiences. The company serves domestic and international customers from its headquarters in Suwanee, Ga. and has branch offices in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. The ISO-certified company was founded in 1984. For more information, visit http://www.fatsinc.com/.
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