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August 3, 2024 | Local, Land

Concerns raised about new Canadian Army trucks

Training with the new Light Tactical Vehicles is to begin later in August and they're expected to be transported to Latvia by October.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/concerns-canadian-army-trucks

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