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• Italy begins hunt for Puma replacement

  The Italian Army operates Pumas in 6×6 and 4×4 configurations but the platforms are ageing and numbers have fallen with obsolescence also being an issue. Any replacement is likely to have a focus on the involvement of local industry.

• Orders roll in for VAMTAC tactical vehicles as first is delivered to New Zealand

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• Precision Strike Missile engine successfully tested from M270A2 launcher

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• CV90 user group signs agreement to improve procurement and commonality

  The CV90 is in service with or ordered by ten countries. The agreement between six of these countries is designed to create commonality to provide economies of scale and a reduced training burden.