Another 120 "War Pigs" to saddle up for action---NDM Article -

An option to buy 120 LAV's is expected in 2006 with delivery expected 18 months later according to Col. John Bryant, Marine Corps program manager for the LAV in National Defense magazine.

"The new vehicles are being purchased with war-emergency funds that were appropriated by Congress last year. A bare-bones LAV hull costs about $1 million. A weapons turret ranges from $1.5 million to $2.5 million each.

A purchase agreement for the 120 LAVs was expected in early 2006, said a spokesman for the manufacturer, General Dynamics Land Systems. The vehicles will be delivered about 18 months after the contract is signed."