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Thales assures future of Hawkei engines
To ensure ongoing production of the Thales Australia Hawkei 4x4 light protected mobility vehicle for the Australian Army, the Thales conglomerate has acquired the vehicle's engine maker, which had gone into bankruptcy.
The Austrian company Steyr Motors went into receivership in February after it filed for restructuring in November 2018 ...
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