Upgrade of 108 AMX 10P Armored Vehicles is Complete
VERSAILLES-SATORY, France --- Nexter has just finished upgrading 108 AMX 10P tracked armored personnel carriers ahead of the initial schedule. This upgrade was carried out in six French Army infantry regiments.>> The last armored vehicle was returned to the 92nd Clermont-Ferrand Infantry Regiment on October 23, 2008.>> As a reminder, the DGA French procurement agency had placed an order with Nexter in September 2005, notably concerning the upgrade of these 108 armored vehicles and the delivery of 258 gearboxes.>> This operation increased the vehicle's protection with the installation of add-on armor. Its mobility was increased by fitting new suspension systems and a strengthened gearbox.>> -ends->
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