Somebody explain to me why we can’t manufacture these vehicles in America? I think the troops should have whatever it takes to protect them, but why can’t we make them? Just asking……..

JERUSALEM (AFP) - An Israeli firm is to sell the United States 60 armoured vehicles for use by its troops in Iraq.

The Golan vehicles, produced by the Rafael firm, are valued at 37 million dollars and will be delivered within three months, army radio said Tuesday.

The 15-tonne armoured vehicle is designed to transport 10 soldiers and their equipment. It was first unveiled in September 2006 and four months later the US army ordered 60 of the vehicles, which are not yet used by Israeli forces.

The Golan is fitted with a “floating floor” to reduce the effects of exploding mines and is “particularly adapted to operations in densely populated urban zones,” according to its manufacturer.

Israeli arms producers are already providing US troops in Iraq with drones, rockets and armour for tanks and armoured personnel carriers.

Source: YahooNews