Denmark selects Piranha 5 IFV
Denmark has selected the Piranha 5 armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) as the new Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) of the Danish armed forces, General Dynamics announced on 7 May. General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) was notified of the selection through its Switzerland-based subsidiary GDELS-Mowag.
According to the company, the contract for programme will include the acquisition of at least 206 Piranha IFVs. The exact number will be determined at a later date.
Alfonso Ramonet, president, GDELS, said: 'GDELS is very proud to have been selected to supply its Piranha 5 to the Danish armed forces as it underlines the confidence and satisfaction of our Danish customer.
'GDELS looks forward to a close and cooperative relationship with the Danish Ministry of Defense in their selection of a new generation of armoured vehicles.'
He added: 'We are confident that this programme and the Piranha 5 in particular will guarantee the best protection for the Danish troops and provide the best value for the Danish industrial base.
'We will work with the Danish Ministry of Defense, our local industry partner Falck Schmidt Defense Systems and other Danish industry to provide the best solution and to meet our customer's requirements on turn-around time, on-time delivery, cost-effective support and best value.'
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