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German Army orders more Boxer armored vehicles
by Richard Tomkins
Munich, Germany (UPI) Dec 21, 2015


Lithuania approved for anti-tank weapon buy
Washington (UPI) Dec 21, 2015 - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Javelin missiles and launchers to Lithuania through the Foreign Military Sales program.

The deal is for 220 anti-tank missiles, 74 launch command units and 10 fly-to-buy missiles for an estimated $55 million.

"The proposed sale directly supports U.S. national security interests by bolstering the Lithuanian military's ability to effectively defend its border and effectively coordinate regional border security with its Baltic neighbors," the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in its notification to Congress.

"Supporting the Lithuanian Land Force's modernization also supports the fielding of forces better able to contribute to NATO operations in the future."

DSCA is the military agency that manages the Foreign Military Sales program.

Javelin is a man-portable anti-tank weapon system made by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. It has an effective firing range of more than 2,700 yards.

Lithuania, formerly part of the Soviet Union, is modernizing its defense forces following Russia's unilateral annexation last year of Ukraine's Crimea region.

Additional Boxer armored vehicles are to be produced for the German Army by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall under a $516.9 million contract.

The contract for 131 vehicles was issued to Artec GmbH, a joint venture of the two companies, by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support.

Ninety-five of the wheeled vehicles will be manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and 36 by Rheinmetall. Deliveries will begin in 2017.

The Boxer is an 8x8 wheeled vehicle used by German troops in Afghanistan. It has an operational range of 684 miles and a maximum speed of 64 miles per hour. In addition to its three-man crew, it can carry eight soldiers.The German Army had previously ordered 272 Boxers.

Brazilian Marines to upgrade amphibious vehicles
Washington (UPI) Dec 21, 2015 - The Brazilian Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems with an $82 million contract to modernize and deliver 23 Assault Amphibious Vehicles.

BAE Systems says the contract will greatly enhance the capabilities of Brazil's Marines. Upgrades will include a stronger engine to power the vehicles, improving speed and mobility when transporting troops and cargo during combat operations.

"These new vehicles will have major capability enhancements, which will give the Brazilian military an amphibious vehicle with improved speed and reliability beyond the current configuration," BAE Systems program director Deepak Bazaz said.

In addition to upgrading 23 vehicles, BAE Systems will also supply tools and test equipment to support vehicle maintenance. The company will also supply vehicle training for Brazilian Marines.

"We have a strong track record of supporting the Brazilian military and will continue that close working relationship throughout this program," Bazaz added.

Work on the contract will be performed at BAE System's facility in York, Pennsylvania. Vehicle deliveries are expected to begin in February 2017.


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