Force Protection, Inc. Awarded $5.3 M Contract For New ILAV Vehicles and Equipment

LADSON, S.C. --- Force Protection, Inc. today announced it has received work totaling $5.3 million to produce more than 40 articulating interrogation arms for the Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV). As part of this award, a total of 22 additional new vehicles will also be produced at the Ladson, SC facility. Deliveries are scheduled for December 2007.

Used to detect and remove suspected explosive threats, the articulated arm will be integrated into existing ILAV vehicles produced by BAE Land & Armament Systems as prime contractor and Force Protection as subcontractor. An award for 378 ILAVs was received in May 2006 to support the U.S. Army's training and mission transition efforts with Iraqi armed forces.


"This contract represents an important component of Force Protection's operations," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "We have always been committed to the continuing innovation and enhancement of our counter-IED technology. We are pleased with the opportunity to provide additional equipment that will expand upon the capabilities of the ILAV and provide needed protection for the new Iraqi ground forces."

Source : Force Protection Inc.