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 by Richard Tomkins Munich, Germany (UPI) Dec 21, 2015
Additional Boxer armored vehicles are to be produced for the German Army by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall under a $516.9 million contract. The contract for 131 vehicles was issued to Artec GmbH, a joint venture of the two companies, by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support. Ninety-five of the wheeled vehicles will be manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and 36 by Rheinmetall. Deliveries will begin in 2017. The Boxer is an 8x8 wheeled vehicle used by German troops in Afghanistan. It has an operational range of 684 miles and a maximum speed of 64 miles per hour. In addition to its three-man crew, it can carry eight soldiers.The German Army had previously ordered 272 Boxers.
Brazilian Marines to upgrade amphibious vehicles BAE Systems says the contract will greatly enhance the capabilities of Brazil's Marines. Upgrades will include a stronger engine to power the vehicles, improving speed and mobility when transporting troops and cargo during combat operations. "These new vehicles will have major capability enhancements, which will give the Brazilian military an amphibious vehicle with improved speed and reliability beyond the current configuration," BAE Systems program director Deepak Bazaz said. In addition to upgrading 23 vehicles, BAE Systems will also supply tools and test equipment to support vehicle maintenance. The company will also supply vehicle training for Brazilian Marines. "We have a strong track record of supporting the Brazilian military and will continue that close working relationship throughout this program," Bazaz added. Work on the contract will be performed at BAE System's facility in York, Pennsylvania. Vehicle deliveries are expected to begin in February 2017.
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