Sphere Brake Defense, a local business in Erie, has been awarded a $4.5 million contract to produce specialized brake kits for the U.S. Marine Corps.
The contract focuses on the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, a next-generation eight-wheeled vehicle designed to transport Marines from ship to shore. The Marine Corps describes the vehicle as a critical tool for moving personnel and equipment during maritime operations.
Sphere Brake Defense will produce the kits to improve vehicle reliability and maintenance efficiency. The agreement follows years of previous collaboration and completed projects between the company and the military branch…