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Army

BAE Systems to Provide More RG32M Vehicles To Finland

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

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BAE Systems yesterday said it secured a $15.7 million contract to supply 25 RG32M mine-hardened armored patrol vehicles to the Finnish Defense Forces. This contract follows Finland’s previous orders for 26 vehicles in 2010 and 23 vehicles in 2011. Deliveries for this contract start in April 2013 and are expected to be completed in July 2013. “The RG32M, as part of the battle proven RG range of vehicles, provides a great balance between protection and mobility. Finland’s follow-on order demonstrates…

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