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U.K. To Buy 700 More Vehicles To Protect Troops In Afghanistan

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Friday, October 31st, 2008

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Defence Secretary John Hutton announced more than $1.1 billion for an extra 700 vehicles to further improve the safety and protection of our troops on operations in Afghanistan. The Oct. 29 announcement included; about $572 million for over 400 new armored support trucks to accompany existing patrols carrying the essential supplies such as water and ammunition. The three distinct categories of Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV) are: the Wolfhound: TSV (Heavy). Heavy armored support trucks--supporting and re-supplying Mastiffs in the highest…

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