Navistar contracted for MRAP maintenance

WARRENVILLE, Ill., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Marine Corps has contracted Navistar Defense to supply parts and services for mine resistant ambush protected vehicles deployed to combat zones.

Illinois-based MRAP vehicle developer Navistar Defense was awarded two contracts from the Marine Corps worth $64.7 million. Under the deal, Navistar Defense's Parts Group will provide engineering and sustainment support services on its International MaxxPro MRAP vehicles operating in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Navistar Defense says its more than 250 field service representatives currently in Iraq and Afghanistan will work on the MRAP mechanical systems, among other performance-related upgrades.

"Our close collaboration with the U.S. military allows us to rapidly provide the government with vehicle enhancements so our troops can continue to complete their missions safely," Archie Massicotte, Navistar Defense president, said in a statement.

"Navistar's Parts Group and engineering teams add tremendous value to the strong sustainment of MaxxPro vehicles."