DTN News - U.K. DEFENSE NEWS: U.K. Ministry of Defense Ordered 25 Foxhound Vehicles To Add To the Army's Existing Fleet
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - August 24, 2012: The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to procure 25 extra Foxhound vehicles to add to the Army's existing fleet.
The MOD made an initial order for 200 Foxhound vehicles in November 2010 and a further 100 were requested late last year as part of a £400m package. The latest 25 will be in addition to this at a cost of £30m.
Foxhound, the Army's state-of-the-art light protected patrol vehicle, arrived in Helmand province in June of this year.
The Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, made the procurement announcement today at an event at the Army's Bulford Camp showcasing the capabilities of Service personnel from 4th Mechanized Brigade who are preparing to deploy on Operation HERRICK 17.
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