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BAE Systems Delivers Austria’s First BvS10 Vehicles

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, February 26th, 2019

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BAE Systems Delivers Austria’s First BvS10 Vehicles

BvS10 All Terrain Vehicle Photo: BAE Systems

BAE Systems has delivered Austria its initial BvS10 all-terrain tracked vehicles, which will serve as the country’s first combat vehicle for its mountain infantry, the company said Tuesday. The deliveries are the first of 32 total vehicles included in a 2016 contract award for the Armored Personnel Variant of the BvS10. “The handover of these highly-capable vehicles marks a significant milestone in the BvS10 contract for Austria. We are very pleased with progress to date and the very positive feedback…

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