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Marines Order New LAV A2s

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

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The Marines have awarded a $24 million contract for 13 Light Armored Vehicles (LAV-A2) from General Dynamics [GD] Land Systems-Canada. The LAV-A2 is a mobile, survivable and lethal system for conducting a variety of functions including security, reconnaissance, offensive and defensive operations as part of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. The eight-wheeled vehicle operates on land and water and has enhanced armor protection and an automatic fire-suppression system for crew protection, as well as a robust suspension for mobility. The…

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