BAE Systems has received delivery orders from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to produce 32 SOCOM Armored Utility Vehicles (AUV) and provide major upgrades to existing vehicles. The U.S. SOCOM AUV is one of several Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) variants based on the RG33 family of vehicles. In total, BAE Systems has produced more than 6,400 MRAP vehicles to support urgent needs in Iraq and Afghanistan to date.
Upgrades will be performed on nearly 250 SOCOM vehicles to incorporate new independent suspension systems and other design improvements to ensure superior mobility and performance over rocky and steep terrain. The MRAP SOCOM vehicles are comprised of several unique features designed to meet the robust requirements of the Special Operations Command, including a remote weapon station, swing arm mount and a rear door assist.
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