
Rheinmetall to provide munitions to Navy, Marine Corps
Washington (UPI) Feb 14, 2018 - The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have awarded munitions contracts to Rheinmetall Defense, the company said Wednesday in a press release.
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Washington (UPI) Feb 14, 2018 - The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have awarded munitions contracts to Rheinmetall Defense, the company said Wednesday in a press release.
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