The U.S. Marine Corps knew of the threat posed by roadside bombs before the start of the Iraq war, yet did nothing to buy ...

These vehicles were collectively described as MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) capable, and would be specifically built to defeat these threats. One such vehicle is the Cougar. Manufactured ...

They keep law enforcement safe in SWAT and riot situations ... The Boone County Sheriff's Office showed Local 12 its MRAP, which is a nearly $700K vehicle for which the department paid nothing.

“These are always taken very seriously.” The SWAT team and a negotiator arrived in an armored vehicle known as an MRAP and drove into English’s front yard, then told him they were not ...