"The Army's new request for more than a dozen vehicles is indicative of the critical role the Buffalo is playing in keeping our troops safe," said Force Protection CEO Gale Aguilar.
"Our vehicles are saving lives by protecting our troops against the threat of landmine attacks and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), which have been a deadly feature of the current combat."
U.S. commanders have requested that the number of armored utility vehicles in Iraq be doubled to 8,000, stating that they are necessary to help defeat an insurgency that continues to strike troops.
"Our armed forces require equipment that keeps them safe and allows them to accomplish their missions in the face of emerging threats," said Aguilar. "We are committed to providing vehicles that meet this ever-increasing need."
The Buffalo is already being used by the Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq and Afghanistan. It has multiple mission configurations and is designed to be repaired quickly in the field. The unique technology of the Buffalo provides protection against multiple types of anti-tank mines as well as smaller anti-personnel mines.