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Israel and U.S. to Collaborate on Troop Carrier Upgrade


(Globes) Ran Dagoni - Israel and the U.S. are about to launch a joint industrial venture for upgrading M-113 Bardelass armored personnel carriers (APCs), the Israel Defense Forces' workhorse. 50 APCs will be upgraded in the first stage, at a cost of $18 million. U.S. aid will pay for most of the cost, since a U.S. company will carry out some of the upgrading in the U.S. Israel Military Industries and RAFAEL Armament Development Authority will participate together with California-based United Defense Industries. The plan for the joint venture includes production of improved engines, tire tracks, and steering systems at U.S. facilities.
2005-05-27 00:00:00
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