The Army is investing another $222 million into its Heavy Dumpy Truck as its original contract with contractor Mack Defense is set to wrap up this year, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Dominic Minadeo is an Inside Defense Army reporter. Before Inside Defense, he covered a slew of topics across Vermont as an intern for VTDigger. He also reported and edited for the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont, where he graduated.
The Army is investing another $222 million into its Heavy Dumpy Truck as its original contract with contractor Mack Defense is set to wrap up this year, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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