If I recall, it was identified that these vehicles were required way back in 2006?? So it takes 2 years for us to set up a contract for an off-the-shelf procurement!? We just do not make things easy...!
And uprating the armour!? I've seen one of these things BADLY mauled by a shaped charge IED and still limp back to base with not more than concussion injuries to its crew...Maybe they need modding for ECM, but that can surely be done in theatre...
I guess they'll be ready in time for our withdrawl from Iraq then...
