DVD 2016: MIV rolls forward
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed additional details regarding its proposed requirement for a Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) exhibition at Millbrook.
According to Defence Equipment and Supply (DE&S) deputy head for the MIV programme, David Russell, the effort remains in the Concept Phase although the MoD has projected it could be worth as much as £400 million moving forward as a Cat A programme.
Addressing delegates from industry and the armed forces at the event on 7 September, Russell explained how DE&S continued to develop its acquisition approach and set of requirements
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