NSKFF Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (PK)

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Norwegian conglomerate Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KOG.OS) said Friday it has received a NOK145 million order from General Dynamics Land Systems (GD) for the delivery of Protector weapon control systems for armored personnel carriers to the U.S. Army.

 
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-The Protector weapon control system protects military troops by allowing the vehicle's weapons to be operated from a protected position inside the vehicle.

-At 0933 GMT shares traded 2.2% higher at NOK114.

-By Dominic Chopping; Dow Jones Newswires; +46-8-5451-3093; dominic.chopping@dowjones.com