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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
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from UPI News Agency (United Press International)
Media/News Company
Textron Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems each will design a prototype model of a light armored carrier ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch announced. The two defense contractors will have 22 months to build competing versions of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle, the Corps said in a Friday press release. The Marines are looking for 500 of the ARV vehicles to replace its current light armor fleet of 600 LAV-25s. The LAV-25 is noted for its instability as it is involved in more accidents than any other type of Marine vehicle, according to the Government Accountability Office. The cost of the five-year program is estimated to be between $1.8 and $6.8 billion, Defense News reported.
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