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U.K. Gives Force Protection Europe The Nod For New Patrol Vehicle

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Friday, September 24th, 2010

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The U.K. plans to provide its troops in Afghanistan with a new-generation of Light Protected Patrol Vehicle (LPPV) move forward with the announcement of Force Protection Europe as preferred bidder. Contract negotiations now begin to provide an initial order through the Urgent Operational Requirements process. The first vehicles are expected to be available to troops for training in 2011, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The total number of vehicles is subject to negotiation. Force Protection Europe and SupaCat Ltd.,…

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