The US Marine Corps Systems Command has awarded a delivery-order modification contract to GD Land Systems to provide upgrade kits for RG-31 Mk5E vehicles.

Under the $21.2m modification contract, upgrade kits will be provided for the vehicles, which were previously delivered by GD under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle programme.

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The kits will enhance the survivability and operation of the RG-31 vehicles to the latest production configuration.

The RG-31 Mk5E features an enhanced independent suspension system that improves vehicle mobility and ride comfort, improved crew comfort combined with ease of handling and a v-shaped hull for mine and IED protection.

The contract was signed through the Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown Agency of the Canadian Government, and delivery of the kits is expected to be completed by October 2011.

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