LADSON, S.C., Oct. 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. military contracted Force Protection Inc. for additional Buffalo A2 route-clearance vehicles used in clearing explosive ordnance threats on roadways.
South Carolina-based Force Protection announced it has received a $26.2 million order for 27 additional Buffalo A2 mine resistant ambush protected route-clearance vehicles.
Officials say the announced order, from a previously awarded contract, is part of an effort to fulfill urgent route-clearance operational needs in combat zones.
"We are very pleased to be in a position to respond to incremental needs for the vitally important Buffalo route clearance vehicle," Michael Moody, Force Protection chairman and chief executive officer, said in a statement.
"We believe that the unique nature of the vehicle and the importance of the missions it performs will enable us to continue at current rates of production well into the future."
