U.S. Marine Corps Awards Force Dynamics First Contract For ILS Support

Ladson, SC - Force Dynamics, LLC—a joint venture between defense manufacturers Force Protection, Inc. and General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corporation recently announced it has received a $6.9M contract to provide sustainment Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for the U.S. Marine Corp's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.

Under the contract, Force Dynamics will supply ILS elements including deployment blocks, maintenance workshop blocks, field service representatives, and operator and maintenance training. To date, Force Dynamics has received more than 320 of the 595 MRAP vehicle contracts thus far awarded. Total MRAP vehicle requirements are estimated by the Marines to be in excess of 7,700 vehicles, worth an approximate $8.4B.

"This contract is significant as it underscores the sustainability of our vehicles in the field," said Force Protection CEO Gordon McGilton. "The government has heavily emphasized this critical component, and we are pleased to offer our proven ILS services in response to this need."

SOURCE: General Dynamics and Force Protection