Iraqi Light Armored Vehicle or International Light Armored Vehicle is an armored fighting vehicle based on the Cougar and manufactured by Force Protection Industries, BAE Systems and General Dynamics.http://www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_045534/providing-critical-mine-protection-for-soldiers Providing Critical Mine Protection for Soldiershttp://www.gdls.com/index.php/products/mrap-family/ilav General Dynamics International Light Armored Vehicle (ILAV)
Nicknamed the Badger, The ILAV is based on the Cougar, which can carry ten passengers (the six wheel version can carry sixteen). The Cougar/ILAV vehicle uses a capsule design to protect the passengers and key vehicle components from mines and roadside bombs. The Badger itself costs about US$432,000. Just like other MRAPS, the Badger can be outfitted with a robotic arm for the purpose of investigating possible IEDS and UXOs.http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/bae-delivering-a-cougar-variant-for-iraqs-4454m-ilav-contract-02338/ BAE Delivers a Cougar Variant for Iraq's ILAV Contracthttp://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/iraqi_engineering_fo.php Iraqi forces develop engineering capabilities
Operational history Iraqi Army The Iraqi Army began to be equipped with the ILAV in 2007 and main user of the ILAV.http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htarm/articles/20070415.aspx Cougars Cousin Badger Arrives in Baghdad. April 15, 2007. The Iraqi Army Second Division was one of the first unit to receive the ILAV. Members if the Division stated that the ILAV will help provider improved protection for Soldiers of the Iraqi Army. Iraqi Army 2nd Division receives ILAVs The Eight Division received two ILAVs and training from the 555th Engineer Brigade in 2008.http://www.dvidshub.net/news/25230/8th-iraqi-army-division-receives-route-clearance-equipment#.UHZP5lH1jxE 8th Iraqi Army Division Receives Route Clearance Equipment Current Iraqi Army Engineers are being trained and equipped with the remote controlled arm variants.http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/iraqi_engineering_fo.php Iraqi forces develop engineering capabilitieshttp://www.dvidshub.net/news/56359/regional-guard-brigade-soldiers-graduate-iraqi-army-engineer-school Regional Guard Brigade Soldiers graduate Iraqi Army Engineer School
US Army The ILAV was delivered to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in 2009 for training against IEDs. The ILAV is planned to be used in "Training the Trainer" program to help new operators safety drive US MRAPs. The Department of Defense currently restricts the use of the ILAV for training only because the armor does not meet DOD requirements to be deployed in field.army.mil New vehicles used in anti-IED training
Operators In 2007 an order for 378 was placed,http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Allies_20/Badgers_headed_for_Baghdad5666.shtml Badgers headed for baghdad+ 865 ordered by 2011. Fourteen ILAVs were delivered to Fort Jackson for training US Soldiers in the use of MRAPs to prevent roll over accidents. Peshmerga are operating at least two vehicles as of September 2014.thenational.ae As ISIL retreats, Iraqi Kurds gain new ammunition : captured
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