J, interesting stuff. General Dynamics Land Systems' MUTT is one of the four vendor prototypes in the SMET effort mentioned in the story. Check this 2008 press release from KVH: kvh.com
From the release: KVH Industries selected based on outstanding delivery, responsiveness, and product success rate for its TACNAV military vehicle navigation systems
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jan. 10 -- KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI) was recognized as a "Supplier of the Year" by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) during a recent award presentation at KVH's Tinley Park, Illinois facility. KVH supplies TACNAV(R) tactical navigation systems to GDLS-C for a variety of military vehicles that are fielded worldwide.
One of five companies to receive the "Supplier of the Year" award from GDLS-C, KVH was recognized for excellence in several performance areas, including on-time delivery, responsiveness to technical information requests, repair status updates, quotes, and other monthly performance metrics. The GDLS-C award follows a similar "Vendor of the Year" award presented to KVH by the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command. |