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General Dynamics Finalizes U.K. Foxhound Vehicle Contract

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012

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General Dynamics' [GD]Land Systems-Force Protection Europe yesterday said it has finalized a contract for an additional 100 Foxhound light tactical blast-protected vehicles for delivery to the U.K. Ministry of Defense (MoD). The order expands the number of vehicles under contract from 200 to 300. Production of the first 200 Foxhounds began in 2011, and the first vehicles have been deployed to Afghanistan. Production now will be extended to include the additional vehicles. Foxhound vehicles provide enhanced mobility and blast survivability…

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