Switzerland orders Iveco trucks
Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed an order to supply 400 military trucks to the Swiss armed forces between 2017 and 2021, the company announced on 25 May.
The delivery order is part of a framework contract awarded to Iveco in November 2015 for a new fleet of special trucks to be delivered between 2016 and 2022.
Vehicles will be delivered in a range of configurations and variants, including 4x2, 4x4, 6x2, 6x6, 8x6 and 8x8 vehicles from new Stralis and Trakker ranges.
The vehicles will be supplied with different equipment, some with protected cabins. All vehicles are designed to meet Euro 6 emission standards and are fit for single-fuel-operation.
Iveco Defence Vehicles will work with Iveco Switzerland to provide ongoing support, project management and engineering services to the Swiss armed forces.
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