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May 26, 2023 | International, Land

Bundeswehr orders 18 new LEOPARD 2 A8 battle tanks and triggers the option for twelve new PzH 2000

The framework agreement concluded today also includes options for the production of a further 105 LEOPARD 2 A8s and a comprehensive service package.

https://www.epicos.com/article/763123/bundeswehr-orders-18-new-leopard-2-a8-battle-tanks-and-triggers-option-twelve-new-pzh

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    July 20, 2020 | International, Land

    US Army releases draft RFP for Bradley vehicle replacement

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    May 19, 2020 | International, Aerospace, C4ISR

    Airbus fera les comsats de l'Union européenne

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