Canadian Forces order SC Armored Vehicles

Specifically from Force Protection Inc. in nearby Ladson. This from Defense-Aerospace:

Force Protection, Inc. today announced it has received an $8.867
million contract award to produce Buffalo and Cougar mine-protected vehicles for
the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM). Marine Corps Systems Command
will administer the contract under a foreign military sales agreement (FMS).
The order, which marks the first contract between Canada and the
SC-based manufacturer, calls for five Buffalo and five Cougar vehicles, spare
parts, training, and field service representatives. Vehicle deliveries are
scheduled to begin no later than August 2007. "We are pleased to be
recognized once again as a world leader in blast and ballistic protection that
effectively counters the global threats of insurgent ambushes and improvised
explosive devices," said Force Protection Vice President for Program Management
Damon Walsh. "This initial, urgent order will go directly to CEFCOM for
immediate deployment. Based on past performance, we know it will save Canadian
lives."

This is a greatly expanding industry. Obviously wheeled combat vehicles like these and the Stryker are the future of warfare.