Defence News
US Orders Rheinmetall Searanger Naval Guns for Egypt
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded American Rheinmetall Systems LLC a $20 million contract for Rheinmetall Oerlikon Searanger 20 mm naval guns.
The department ordered the undisclosed number of guns on behalf of the US Navy and the Egyptian government. The procurement includes production, spares, and training.
According to the DoD, 90 percent of work on the guns will be performed in Biddeford, Maine, with the rest done in Egypt. The contract is expected to be complete by March 2024.
