BAE Systems wins new MRAP support orders

YORK, Pa., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- British company BAE Systems has won two contract modifications for MRAP training, technical support and spare parts.

BAE Systems said in a statement earlier this month it had been "awarded two contract modifications from the MRAP Joint Program Office, totaling $21.3 million for RG33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected -- MRAP -- vehicles."

"Under the first modification, worth $10.3 million, BAE Systems will provide training, documentation and technical support for RG33 MRAP vehicles. The second modification, worth $11 million, calls for BAE Systems to provide spare parts for the vehicles," the company said.

"The modifications bring the total value of the contracts BAE Systems has been awarded on MRAP RG33 vehicles to $1.3 billion," it said.

"The continued support of RG33 vehicles is critically important," said Matt Riddle, vice president of Wheeled Vehicle Programs for BAE Systems. "These contracts provide an infrastructure for the vehicles to maintain a high level of operational readiness."

"Work on both contracts began in January 2008 and will continue through January 2009," BAE Systems said.

BAE Systems describes itself as "the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 96,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $27 billion in 2006."