Force Protection wins $24 million Marine contract to provide mine-resistant vehicles
By APTuesday, May 4, 2010
Force Protection wins $24 million Marine contract
LADSON, S.C. — Force Protection Inc. said Tuesday that the U.S. Marine Corps is buying 30 of its mine-resistant Cougar armored vehicles for $24 million.
The company’s stock fell 21 cents, or 3.7 percent, to $5.44 in afternoon trading amid a broad market slump Tuesday.
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