The Defense Department today announced new orders worth close to $1.1 billion for more original Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, fulfilling a directive from Pentagon acquisition chief Ashton Carter. According to the Pentagon's announcement, the military ordered category I MRAPs from Navistar, worth $751.5 million, though the award does not specify the quantity. The trucks are to include engineering change proposal upgrades for enhanced maneuverability. "This order will also be used for the procurement of Category I MRAP vehicles which...
