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GD Receives Funds To Buy Material For V-Shaped Stryker Hulls

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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

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General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems, received $9.8 million from the Army to buy materials to support production of the double-V-shaped hulls for Stryker armored combat vehicles. Preliminary testing of the new hull has proven that the design increases the level of protection and survivability provided to soldiers. The increased blast protection provided by the double-V-shaped hull will make it one of the most versatile, mobile and survivable vehicles on the battlefield. Deliveries under the contract from the Army TACOM Lifecycle…

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