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The UK Ministry of Defence procured a Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) Smart Weapon Sight (SWS) from Viking Arms Ltd under contract 703385450, valued at GBP 20,000,000, as a framework agreement for these specialized telescopic sights designed to counter small drones. The purpose is to equip UK armed forces with advanced sighting technology for detecting and engaging unmanned aerial threats in defence operations. This fits into the strategic context of enhancing dismounted close combat capabilities amid rising drone proliferation on modern battlefields.
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