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1. Ambush-resistant and mine-resistant combined vehicle

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Producer: Oshkosh Corporation Price: *$1 million The Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle is a tactical platform built to withstand diverse battlefield threats. Produced by Oshkosh Corporation for the Army and Marine Corps, it delivers high crew survivability in hostile zones. Oshkosh’s advanced all terrain design secured the contract by proving durability and innovation. Its reinforced hull and protective systems let it tackle rough ground while shielding occupants from mines and improvised explosive devices. It set a modern standard by pairing troop safety with mobility.
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Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Source: Twitter.com/military/joint-mine-resistant-ambush-protected-vehicle Though its profile looks unusual, the MRAP is a massive protection first machine. Its heavy structure defeats many threats, yet that weight keeps it off most bridges, with roughly 72 percent worldwide unable to hold it. Its towering frame underscores its core mission: guard personnel from ambush and blast danger. The same mass that shields the crew also limits agility and access, showing the constant balance between protection and flexibility.

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