General Dynamics Gets $246M in Stryker Repair, Upgrade Contracts

M1130 Stryker MC(click to view full) General Dynamics Land Systems in Sterling Heights, MI received $246 million in contracts to support Stryker vehicles deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 8×8 wheeled Stryker armored vehicle is the backbone of the US Army’s 7 medium armored brigades, with an 8th on the way. Of the Army’s 7 medium armored Stryker brigades, 3 are deployed in combat zones: 2 in Iraq and 1 in Afghanistan. The 1st Stryker brigade in Afghanistan was deployed in June 2009. Since then, the 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, has been patrolling the Kandahar and Zabul provinces. In the difficult terrain of Afghanistan and Iraq, Stryker vehicles require maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to keep them functioning effectively… Contracts and Key Events M1126 Stryker ICV(click to view full) Jan 6/10: General Dynamics Land Systems received an $84 million contract for battle-damage assessment, repair services and materials for Stryker brigades deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, MI; Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, AL; and Doha, Qatar. The estimated completion date for the assessment and repair of the Strykers is Dec 31/10. Jan 6/10: General Dynamics Land Systems received a $28 million contract for […]