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Navistar Defense To Provide Refrigerator Trucks For Afghan National Security Forces

Gally Articola

Friday, October 4th, 2013

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Navistar Defense LLC said Sept. 30 it received a $10.2 million order from the Army (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)) for 75 refrigerator vehicles for the Afghan National Security Forces. The award is for 75 vehicles, parts and support. The vehicles are based on the International® WorkStar® 7300 series 4X4, and are consistent with the Navistar Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) fleet. They will be used to transport refrigerated goods such as meat and fresh vegetables. “We are…

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