Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles contract to supply logistic vehicles to Australian Army 2307133
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013 11:55 AM | |||
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles contract to supply logistic vehicles to Australian Army. | |||
The Australian Defence Force has contracted with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV) of Germany, a joint venture company of Rheinmetall AG and MAN Truck & Bus AG, to supply it with an extensive fleet of advanced logistical vehicles. Under a far-reaching modernization programme, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is procuring some 2500 protected and non-protected logistical vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia. The recently signed contract is worth €1.1 billion (AUD 1.58 billion). | |||
SX 45 8x8 Rheinmetall MAN military truck | |||
This order reinforces RMMV’s role as one of the world’s leading makers of military wheeled vehicles. In a hard-fought contest, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia overcame rival bids from top European and American competitors thanks to a compelling proposal that met the customer’s demanding specifications in every category. | |||