During the meeting of July 24, 2009, the Giat Industries board of directors proposed the nomination of Philippe Burtin as Chairman and CEO of Giat Industries and Nexter Systems. |
Germany’s order of 405 Puma infantry fighting vehicle is the largest-single contract in recent Rheinmetall history. The first of these newly developed combat vehicles will reach the Bundeswehr starting in 2010. |
The Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense has been awarded the contract for the Army’s intensive testing of various production ready vehicles.Oshkosh will manufacture 2,244 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles or M-ATVs. |