AAD 2012: Braddick teams with Truvelo on sniper rifles
Truvelo Armoury Division has teamed with Braddick Defence Systems to build the new Braddick Sniper Division.
Announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition on 21 September, the agreement between the two South African companies will see Truvelo's products marketed through the experience that Braddick has in the defence industry.
The effort began in January, and 'it utilises our strengths and combines forces', Ralf Gebert, director of Truvelo Armoury Division told Shephard. He added that Braddick is active in markets that Truvelo is not as of yet.
Truvelo manufactures rifles ranging from small calibre up to 40mm.
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