Buzz in Baghdad is that there is yet another contract proposed for even more Mk5 RG-31's from General Dynamics.

Last Fall the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) just awarded a contract to General Dynamics Land Systems Canada for $27.2 million for 60 more RG-31 Mk5 Mine Protected Vehicles - a contract that also included an option for 34 additional vehicles (which was exercised).

The Buzz is that we want twice that many - another 90+ Cougars, but funding is being held up.

Can you guess where the Admin is placing the blame for that?

Bingo - right in one try!

BTW - I rode in one a few weeks ago - GOD I love those vehicles.

R