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Komatsu withdraws from AFV production in Japan
Komatsu has decided to withdraw from the business of developing vehicles for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). According to Komatsu, it is too hard to achieve a profit and it therefore becomes difficult to maintain the current development and production regime.
Komatsu’s most recent revenue reached around JPY28 ...
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