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Textron To Support Colombian Personnel Carriers

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

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Textron Marine and Land Systems [TXT] has been awarded a $5.5 million contract to provide armored turrets and other services for the Colombian Army’s armored personnel carriers (APC), the company said yesterday. The contract, awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), calls for 12 armored turrets, technical support services, vehicle repairs and spare parts for the Colombian Army's personnel carriers. The Colombian Army has had 39 COMMANDO advanced carriers in operation since their introduction in 2010 and…

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