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General Dynamics Awarded Contract for 352 Stryker Vehicles

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General Dynamics has secured a significant contract from the U.S. Army to supply 352 Stryker combat vehicles. The production of these vehicles will be executed at various facilities in the United States and Canada, with deliveries scheduled to commence in July 2010. This contract marks a substantial addition to the company's existing Stryker program, which was initially awarded in 2000. To date, General Dynamics has already delivered 2,988 vehicles and provided training to 18,438 soldiers in their operation.

Key Takeaways:

  • General Dynamics will supply 352 Stryker vehicles to the U.S. Army under a contract awarded in 2010.
  • Production will take place at facilities in Anniston, Alabama; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Lima, Ohio; and London, Ontario, Canada.
  • The Stryker program has been ongoing since 2000, with General Dynamics initially awarded the contract.
  • The company has previously delivered 2,988 Stryker vehicles and trained 18,438 soldiers in their operation.
  • The Stryker vehicle features an eight-wheel drive design, a top speed of 60 mph, and a range of 312 miles.
  • The vehicle is built with an armored package that protects soldiers from explosions, rocket-propelled grenades, and other infantry weapons.
  • General Dynamics is a leading manufacturer of various defense and commercial products, employing approximately 92,000 people worldwide.
  • The company operates in multiple segments, including business aviation, land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions, shipbuilding and marine systems, and information systems and technologies.

Statistics:

  • 352 Stryker vehicles will be supplied to the U.S. Army under the contract.
  • Production will commence in July 2010, with deliveries scheduled to take place at multiple facilities across the United States and Canada.
  • Vehicle specifications include an eight-wheel drive design, a top speed of 60 mph, and a range of 312 miles.
  • The Stryker vehicle features an armored package designed to protect soldiers from various threats.
  • General Dynamics has delivered 2,988 Stryker vehicles to date, with 18,438 soldiers trained in their operation.
  • The company employs approximately 92,000 people worldwide and operates in multiple defense and commercial segments.

Sources:

  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • "General Dynamics Awarded Contract for Stryker Vehicles" (no date)
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