Force Protection Wins Orders For 90 Armored Vehicles

Force Protection, the South Carolina-based manufacturer, announced it has received two U.S. military contracts for armored vehicles totaling $86 million.

The first deal from the U.S. Marines, worth $24 million, covers the supply of 30 Cougar category 1 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles as well as field service support.

The contract, made under the Foreign Military Sales program for coalition forces, is subject to definitization. Work is scheduled to be completed by...