DTN News - AUSTRALIAN DEFENSE NEWS: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Lands Major Military Truck Order In Australia Worth €1.1 Billion

DTN News - AUSTRALIAN DEFENSE NEWS: Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Lands Major Military Truck Order In Australia Worth €1.1 Billion

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 27, 2013: 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).

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.

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