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DoD Preps For Last MRAP Order, Assesses Theater Request For Lighter Vehicles

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford As the Defense Department assesses an urgent request from theater for smaller mine-deflecting vehicles, the Marine Corps is planning to place the final order next month for the current Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle effort, according to an official steering the high-profile program. Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan said in an interview the final 800 vehicles in the current MRAP program will be ordered in September for the Army, as part…

Pentagon

Amid Questions On Weapons Stockpiles, Caine Says U.S. Has ‘Sufficient’ Munitions For Iran Operation

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Congress

SASC Leaders Criticize Trump’s Defense Strategy, Press Colby On Policy Shifts

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Congress

Wicker Wants Legislation On DoD’s Equity Investments In Minerals Supply Chain

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Congress

“Not Sure How They Get To Where They Wanna Be,” Calvert Says of $1.5 Trillion Defense Topline Proposal

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