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BAE Systems, Patria, Team To Pursue Major Australian Combat Vehicle Program

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Monday, September 22nd, 2014

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BAE Systems, Patria, Team To Pursue Major Australian Combat Vehicle Program

Patria AMV 8x8 Photo: Patria

BAE Systems and Patria Monday said they will work together to secure the anticipated Australia Land 400 Phase 2 Defense program for the acquisition and support of a Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV). The team will work together to deliver a Patria 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) to meet the needs of the Australian Defense Force (ADF). BAE would be prime contractor. Patria is owned by Finland--73.2 percent--and Airbus Group with 26.8 percent. Markku Bollmann, senior vice president, Land business unit…

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