The French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction générale de l’armement) has announced a contract with Sagem (Safran) for “FELIN V1.3” concerning the integration of several operational improvements in the FELIN (Fantassin à Equipements et Liaisons Intégrés) infantry soldier modernization system already in service with the French army.
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Under certain conditions, the new version will reduce the FELIN’s specified weight by up to 40%.