ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems wasawarded a contract by the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for non-developmentalV-22 Internally Transportable Vehicles (ITV). The three-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is forup to 10 vehicles, with integration and logistical support and training. Thetotal value of the contract is $5.8 million if all options are exercised.

 

General Dynamics’ Flyer ITV is a modular and mobile vehiclethat traverses severe, rugged and restrictive terrain while providing off-road,cross-country mobility in all types of weather. Easily and rapidly reconfigured in the field, the Flyer ITV can be usedfor a variety of combat and humanitarian efforts including light assault,search and rescue, command and control and reconnaissance missions. Itsmodular, armored design allows it to meet an array of threat levels andenvironmental conditions without vehicle modifications.

 

TheFlyer ITV is on display through Wednesday, October 23, in General Dynamics Ordnanceand Tactical Systems’ booth (#707) at the annual meeting of the Association ofthe U.S. Army in Washington, D.C.

 

“This award positions General Dynamics as a key provider tothe U.S. SOCOM for internally transportable vehicles. By using a highpercentage of non-developmentaltechnology the Flyer can be fielded quickly and cost-effectively,” saidTim Neaves, senior director of lightweight tactical vehicles for GeneralDynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. 'The combined knowledge and manufacturing expertise of GeneralDynamics and Flyer Defense will enable us to meet SOCOM's demandingrequirements, along with those of other U.S. and foreign customers seekingaffordable internally transportable light-strike vehicles.

 

'FlyerDefense, LLC, has over 15 years of experience and expertise in innovative,operationally relevant design, modeling, simulation and manufacturing ofhigh-mobility off-road tactical vehicles and provides an array of capabilitiesin system design, development, and prototyping.

 

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systemsmanufactures large-, medium- and small-caliber direct and indirect-firemunitions; weapon, armament and vehicle survivability systems; as well aspropellants and non-lethal and force-protection products. The company designsand produces shaped charge and penetrator warheads; and manufactures precisionmetal components for missiles, rockets and composite structures for thecommercial, aerospace and defense markets, and a wide range of axles,suspension systems and components for commercial trucks, military vehicles andindustrial off-highway machines.

 

More information on General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical,a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), is available online at www.gd-ots.com.

 

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