Defense contractors duel for $8-billion armored vehicle contract

Detroit Free Press: With $8 billion at stake, two of the largest defense contractors — each with offices in Macomb County — are battling to make the Army’s next large combat vehicle.

But the fight — with its own twists and accusations of unfairness — isn’t just over which company will be selected to replace a decades-old fleet of 2,900 armored personnel carriers. It’s also about picking between wheels and treads and deciding what makes the most sense for a modern Army.

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