Mastiff 2 - GBP 60 M Contract for NP Aerospace

(September 8, 2008) -- Defence Secretary Des Browne, on a visit today to NP Aerospace Coventry, announced a GBP60M contract to deliver Mastiff 2 - the next generation of Mastiff.

Defence Secretary, Des Browne said:

"The Mastiff is already a hero in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today's contract for Mastiff 2 will deliver a vehicle that is even better - improved thermal-imaging for the drivers, increased armour and specially designed seats that will give the soldiers that extra protection - it is the next generation of vehicles for our commanders on operations.

"NP Aerospace and its workforce are to be congratulated on the support they are providing to our Armed Forces - the equipment they deliver from body armour plates to helmets is saving lives on a daily basis."

The Mastiff 2 vehicles will have:

-- Improved axles and suspension to cope with the harsh terrain;
-- Better thermal imaging for the drivers;
-- Explosive attenuating seats - providing better protection to the soldier on impact;
-- Improved armour;
-- Greater crew capacity - 8+2.

While visiting the facility, the Defence Secretary praised the company for its outstanding job in transforming basic Cougar vehicles into the sophisticated Mastiffs, and in providing Osprey body armour plates and MK 6A helmets to our Armed Forces - undoubtedly saving numerous lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Source : UK MoD

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