Leopardo 2E: a programmed update
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The Spanish government has allocated 318 billion pesetas ($2.12 billion) for the procurement of 219 Leopardo main battle tanks (MBTs) and 16 ARVs. The government has specified local production of no less than 60% of the tank's components, while another 20% would be provided by Spanish companies under the form of tecnology transfers. The first 30 MBT and the first four ARVs will be produced by Krauss Maffei/Wegmann and MaK in German, respectively. The remaining units will be assembled and integrated at the Seville plant of prime contractor SBB Blindados SA.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1999
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A new Army, a new DKML
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The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) has adopted a smaller but more flexible structure as a result of the abolition of conscription and the implementation of new tasks. In relation to its new peace-related tasks, the RLNA has launched a tender for wheeled armored AFV's. The vehicle is to be supplied in three variants: a basic armored personnel carrier, an armored ambulance and a command post vehicle.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1998
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Hunting Team to support troops in Kosovo
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Hunting Engineering Ltd, a unit of Hunting Defense, has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply Temporary Field Accomodation and other support services for the British Army stationed in Kosovo. The three-year contract, which is worth 100 million pounds sterling, calls for Hunting Engineering to manage overall operations and supply the British troops with Kudos Kabins.
Publication Name: Military Technology
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-3226
Year: 1999
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