General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics Corp. (GD: News ), received $367 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command to produce and deliver an additional 177 Stryker combat vehicles equipped with double-V hulls.
The double-V hull was developed on an accelerated timeline to provide Stryker-borne soldiers increased protection from the effects of roadside mines and improvised explosive devices.
The company said deliveries will be completed by July 2013.