An order for 100 more military vehicles, worth several hundred million pounds, will create 120 more jobs at Stockport engineering group WFEL.
More recruitment in the associated supply chain is also expected.
The extension of the manufacturing contract was announced at WFEL’s site during a visit by the British Army’s Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lt Gen Sir Christopher Tickell, together with Chris Bushell, Director General Land, Defence Equipment and Support and other senior industry colleagues.