French Army takes delivery first VBCI armoured infantry fighting vehicle FELIN-capable variant 12021
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 03:11 PM | |||
French Army takes delivery of first VBCI armoured infantry fighting vehicle FELIN-capable variant. | |||
The French army has received the first FELIN-capable variant of its VBCI armored infantry fighting vehicle. The variant specifically supports troops equipped with the FELIN soldier system, enabling them to recharge the batteries of manpack electronic systems for dismounted operations and use those systems from within the troop-carrying vehicle. | |||
The French VBCI 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicle is currently deployed with the French Army for the military Operation Serval in Mali. | |||
The VBCI is a French-made 8x8 armoured infantry fighting vehicle produced and manufactured by a consortium made up of Nexter Systems and Renault Trucks Defense. | |||