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Force Protection, Inc. Awarded Additional ILAV Vehicle Contract LADSON, S.C. -- Leading armored vehicle manufacturer Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) today announced that it has received a purchase order from BAE Systems for an additional 45 Iraq Light Armored Vehicles (ILAV). In addition to Iraq, approximately 18 of these vehicles are bound for Yemen. The order is worth an estimated $3.5 million and will be completed by February 2008. The combined enterprise of Force Protection and BAE Systems previously received awards totaling $180 million in 2006 to build 398 4x4 ILAVs, based on the proven design of the Cougar vehicle. In total, the contract authorizes production of up to 1,050 Cougar ILAVs. BAE Systems is prime contractor on the ILAV program, with Force Protection as subcontractor. “We are pleased to continue to provide our life-saving blast protection technology in support of U.S. armed forces and their coalition partners,” said Force Protection COO Raymond Pollard. “This new contract is further evidence of the many applications of our proven Cougar solution for American forces and their allies in the global war on terror.” Force Protection’s Cougar and Buffalo vehicles have an unmatched record of performance in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are the gold standard in troop safety and have protected thousands of troops during highly dangerous route clearance and explosive ordnance disposal operations since 2003. Source: Force Protection, Inc. U.S. Army Adds Sniper-Detection Capability to Land Warrior System Scottsdale, Ariz. -- General Dynamics C4 Systems has received a task order from the U.S. Army to integrate BBN Technologies' "Boomerang" sniper-detection system with the Land Warrior system, enabling Land Warrior-equipped soldiers to identify and respond to a sniper's shot within seconds. The new capability, requested by Land Warrior-equipped troops serving in Iraq, improves soldiers' ability to detect and respond to enemy sniper fire. The $250,000 task order funds integration and delivery of six sniper-detection systems to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team which is currently serving in Iraq. Initial deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2007. The task order is a modification to the Land Warrior contract awarded in 2003. Land Warrior is an integrated ensemble worn by dismounted soldiers that greatly enhances their warfighting combat efficiency and reduces risk of fratricide. Developed by Cambridge, Mass.-based BBN Technologies and integrated at the General Dynamics-sponsored EDGE(tm) Warrior Innovation Center in Scottsdale, the Boomerang system comprises a group of small microphones and a digital display. The system detects and analyzes the muzzle blast and shock wave from a speeding round to display the precise distance and direction of the sniper. Once delivered, Land Warrior soldiers will automatically receive sensor input in their digital displays. Work is also ongoing in the EDGE Warrior Innovation Center to make size, weight and power improvements to the next generation system based on feedback from soldiers. "This is what the EDGE Warrior Innovation Center is all about - delivering new technology to soldiers quickly," said Richard Coupland, director of the EDGE(tm) Innovation Network. "In our first eight months of operation, the EDGE Warrior Team has developed and integrated multiple components and capabilities with the next generation of Land Warrior, reducing the system's weight to less than 7.3 pounds." Mark Sherman, vice president, BBN Technologies, said, "BBN is pleased to support General Dynamics' initiative to integrate the latest life-saving technology into Land Warrior to enhance troop protection in the urban battlefields where snipers pose a constant threat. The ease of integration translates into rapid deployment and the ability to save more lives in urban operations." Source : General Dynamics 140 Mastiff Vehicles for Iraq and Afghanistan The Prime Minister announced to Parliament today plans to buy 140 additional Mastiff vehicles to enhance the mobility and protection afforded to our troops on operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. MoD intends to finalise the deal for 140 of these battle-proven and highly popular vehicles in the next few weeks. Secretary of State for Defence Des Browne said: "Mastiff has proved its value on operations offering high levels of protection against mines and roadside bombs. Today I am pleased to announce our intention to purchase 140 extra Mastiffs. "It's my job to make sure we are delivering the best equipment we can for our Armed Forces. The extra Mastiffs will give us a real increase in capability for our troops." The MoD is currently in discussions with the US Government to agree the export from Force Protection Inc. Mastiff is just one of a whole range of protected vehicles being used on operations including Challenger 2, Viking, Bulldog, Warrior, Vector, and Snatch. Source : UK MoD |
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