GD Awarded $29 M for RG-31 MRAP Independent Suspension Kits

(London, Ontario, Canada, February 19, 2010) -- U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada a USD$29.2 million delivery order to supply 127 independent suspension kits for its Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company's parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

The TAK-4 independent suspensions, produced by Oshkosh, will be installed in-theatre on to previously delivered RG-31Mk5EM vehicles to enhance their ride quality and robustness.

The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government.

Source : General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD)