U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Protection $91 M for Field Service and Training Support

(Ladson, SC., November 5, 2007) -- Force Protection Inc. today announced it has received a contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the purchase of services in support of operation of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles University, which is an MRAP training program at Red River Army Depot, integrated logistics support, and field service representative support. Total approximate value of the contract is $91.8 million.

Force Dynamics, the joint venture between Force Protection and General Dynamics Land Systems, will perform the contract pursuant to the terms of the joint venture agreement. Consistent with that agreement, a subcontract for work to be performed by General Dynamics Land Systems will be forthcoming. Work is scheduled for completion by November 2008.


"Critical to the optimal performance of our vehicles is the support they receive in the field," said Force Protection President Michael Moody. "We have worked continually to ensure that our logistics, maintenance, and training support network grows in parallel with our record-breaking vehicle production and delivery. This contract underscores the importance of these sustainment efforts."

Source : Force Protection Inc.