
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems [GD] has awarded a $30 million contract to TenCate Advanced Armor in Newark, Ohio, to provide the armor for the Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) 1.1. General Dynamics is the prime contractor for the GMV, and Ten Cate will provide the GMV 1.1 armor. Initial production will start during the second half of 2014, Ten Cate said in an April 16 statement. The Pentagon awarded General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical…