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Army

Rheinmetall To Supply Norway With New Military Logistics Trucks

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, April 4th, 2014

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Rheinmetall To Supply Norway With New Military Logistics Trucks

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Rheinmetall AG April 4 said it has a major order for military wheeled logistical vehicles from the Norwegian armed forces. The vehicles are made by Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV), a joint venture with Rheinmetall AG holding 51 percent and MAN Truck&Bus AG holding 49 percent. Signed at RMMV’s Vienna plant, the framework contract for military logistical vehicles runs through 2025. It is linked to an additional agreement under which RMMV will provide the Norwegian armed forces with long-term service…

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