UK to get more MRAPS

Force Protection Industries has been awarded a $91,549,216 contract modification under previously awarded contract for 151 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and associated spares. This action fulfils a requirement under a foreign military sales order with the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence.

Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., with the first vehicle deliveries scheduled to begin in July 2008, and completed by July 2009. Funds for this action are provided by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and do not expire. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Source: DoD
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