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The 127/64 LW Vulcano is currently the most modern and performing gun in its market secto according to Leonardo. Leonardo picture. Canada Selects Leonardo Naval Gun Systems for the CSC Combat Ships Leonardo has been awarded a contract to supply four OTO 127/64 LW Vulcano naval guns for the Royal Canadian Navy’s new multi-role combat ships. The contract was further to a competitive international tender.
Leonardo press release
Rome, 22 April 2021-Leonardo will supply to Lockheed Martin Canada four OTO 127/64 Light Weight (LW) Vulcano naval guns, including the Automatic Ammunition Handling System (AAHS)as an optional solution, for the new Canadian Surface Combatants(CSC), which will be built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. at the Halifax shipyard in Nova Scotia. The first three systems will be installed on-board the new naval units, while the four
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