SUWANEE, Ga., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- FATS, Inc. announced today that the Defence Procurement Agency of the United Kingdom has awarded FATS a contract amendment valued at approximately $9.2 million for upgrades to the Ministry of Defence Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT). The order will take approximately two years to fulfill with deliveries complete by mid 2008.
FATS, Inc. has delivered simulated training systems, continuous service support as well as system upgrades and improvements to the United Kingdom since 1992. These systems are used to train British military personnel who are deployed in Iraq and throughout the world. FATS has multiple orders to provide virtual training solutions to the UK MOD.
"This contract illustrates the continued confidence that the British military forces have in our technology, engineering and products," said FATS chief executive officer Ron Mohling. "FATS, Inc.'s long-standing relationship with the UK MOD demonstrates their commitment to effective soldier training as well as our ability to meet the demands of our military customers."
FATS began supplying Dismounted Close Combat Trainers to British military forces in 2001. FATS DCCT simulators train multiple soldiers at the same time using computer generated imaging and digital video technology. DCCT supports basic to advanced marksmanship, use of force judgment, shoot/don't shoot decision-making and small unit tactical training.
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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