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Victor Barreira

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Victor Barreira


Victor M.S. Barreira is a Shephard correspondent, covering South American defence and security affairs.

Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks

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Turkey's tank stopped in its tracks

16th June 2017

Turkey’s attempt to field the indigenously-developed 'Altay' tank has run into more problems, with the Turkish armament procurement organisation (SSM) rejecting a sole-source proposal from manufacturer Otokar. …

French Scorpion gets moving

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French Scorpion gets moving

2nd May 2017

The French arms procurement agency, the DGA, has awarded a contract for its first installment of vehicles under the Scorpion programme. A temporary business group …

Turkey orders more rifles

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Turkey orders more rifles

2nd March 2017

Additional new rifles have been ordered for the Turkish Armed Forces to supplement existing orders.This latest contract - awarded to a private company - means …