A U.S. HEMTT in wrecker configuration Source: Oshkosh Defense A U.S. HEMTT in wrecker configuration Source: Oshkosh Defense Close

The M984 is a 8x8, 10-ton tactical truck. It has been in production for the U.S. since 1982 and can be built in different configurations to fill a variety of functions, including cargo transport, fuel transport, wrecker, load handling, firefighting truck, and has even been used as a missile transporter erector launcher.

Brazil wants the trucks in the wrecker configuration and will use them as recovery vehicles in support of mechanized units.

Brazil is a major importer of arms from the U.S. Between FY11 and FY15, Brazil imported $593.1 million worth of military goods and services from the U.S. Of that total, 58.8 percent were in the form of foreign military sales, with the remaining 41.2 percent coming in the form of direct commercial sales.

Boxer CRV/Patria AMV35/LAND 400 Phase 2 Source: Australia DoD Boxer CRV/Patria AMV35/LAND 400 Phase 2 Source: Australia DoD Close

The Minister for Defense Industry, Christopher Pyne MP said consulting on the draft timeline would lead to a smoother and better informed tender process reducing the cost of tendering to industry.

"Just as with the Phase 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles, Australian industry involvement and Australian workers will be critically important to this project," Minister Pyne said.

"This project is another exciting opportunity for Australian industry to deliver leading edge technology in support of the Army."

Minister Payne said the Government was committed to investing in advanced vehicles that are better equipped to meet the range of current and emerging threats which are becoming more lethal and sophisticated.

"This multi-billion dollar project will replace Army’s M113 Armored Personnel Carriers with a fleet of up to 450 modern Infantry Fighting Vehicles and 17 Maneuver Support Vehicles," Minister Payne said.

"These will provide new levels of protection, firepower, mobility and enhanced communications. The new vehicles are expected to enter into service by the mid-2020s."

"The proposed tender timeline identifies key milestones in the tender evaluation. We welcome industry’s feedback on the timeline to better enable both industry and defence to plan for this significant boost to capability."

The Government provided First Pass approval for LAND 400 Phase 3 on March 13, 2018 to acquire the Infantry Fighting Vehicle and Maneuver Support Vehicle capabilities.

The opportunity to review and comment on the timeline will remain available until July 9, 2018 and can be viewed at: http://www.defence.gov.au/casg/EquippingDefence/Land400.

Source: KMW Source: KMW Close

MGCS will develop a new generation of Main Battle Tanks, providing their users enhanced, innovative, and best-in-class systems with the most advanced technologies. Thus, Germany and France are jointly launching the most strategic project in European land defense for the 30 years to come, a program package that will shape the future of European armies’ main combat capabilities and contribute to Europe’s sovereignty and strategic autonomy.

The skills and background of KMW and Nexter qualify both companies as suitable and particularly powerful and pivotal industrial partners for the Franco-German landsystem-program MGCS. Thus, in close cooperation with leading technology companies, KMW and Nexter will substantially contribute to a strengthened European defense capability.

The agreement of both nations to capitalize on the success of the German and French MBT programs and to base the industrial leadership for the MGCS program in Germany demonstrates the strong commitment towards a unique European cooperation in land systems. Beyond that, it strengthens Europe’s excellence in providing leading edge land- systems- technologies for the years to come.

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