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General Dynamics To Produce, Maintain Strykers Under Potential $1 Billion Contract

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Thursday, August 7th, 2008

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General Dynamics' [GD] Land Systems yesterday announced a $599 million contract for production and maintenance of 615 Stryker vehicles as part of a deal with a potential value of $1.2 billion. This award issued by the Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command continues vehicle production under the Stryker program, which was initially awarded to General Dynamics in 2000. To date, General Dynamics has fielded 2,550 vehicles and trained 17,312 soldiers. Fielding is currently underway for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 56th…

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