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Industry NewsNavistar Defense To Provide MRAP UpgradesJanuary 12, 2012 Navistar Defense, LLC said it has received an $880 million delivery order to upgrade 2717 International MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The order from the U.S. Marine Corps System Command calls for MaxxPro units to be upgraded with the company's rolling chassis solution. The award also includes engineering changes, supplies and services. Under the delivery order, MaxxPro vehicles will be retrofitted with Navistar’s new rolling chassis system that is designed to improve the vehicle's off-road capability with the addition of the DXM independent suspension, a MaxxForce 9.3 engine, 570 amp alternator and driveline. The company said it has fielded nearly 9000 MaxxPro vehicles and continues to anticipate needed vehicle capabilities and enhancements for its entire fleet of 32,000 vehicles. Work will begin at the company's West Point, Miss., assembly facility this month and is scheduled for completion in October 2013.
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