The Stryker: A Closer Look at the Army's Mobile Fortress

The Stryker vehicle is a big deal in the U. S. Army. With more than 3, 000 of these machines in action, they are everywhere. They can carry nine soldiers plus the driver and commander. The Dragoon version is extra powerful. It has a 30 mm autocannon and a machine gun on top. But all this power comes at a cost. Each Stryker starts at $5 million. Adding the high-tech weapons system bumps the price to $10 million. A video team got a special look at the Stryker. They joined the Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Germany. This was during a training exercise. The crew showed them around the vehicle. They even got to ride in it during a mock battle. The Strykers moved soldiers into position. Then, they fired at a pretend enemy base. The Stryker is not just a transport. It is a fighting machine. It can move fast and hit hard. But is it worth the cost? The Army thinks so. They use it in many missions. The Stryker is a key part of their strategy.