Today’s media reports on Defence Minister Stuart Andrew's announcement at a world-leading Army equipment event yesterday, where he outlined that a programme to supply the British Army with a new fleet of eight-wheeled armoured vehicles has taken a major step forward.
British companies get green light to press ahead with new Army vehicle plans, Defence Minister announces
Outlets including the Daily Telegraph, ITV Anglia and Forces News report that a programme to supply the British Army with a new fleet of eight-wheeled armoured vehicles has taken a major step forward, Defence Minister Stuart Andrew announced at DVD18 yesterday.
The Army intends to make an initial purchase of over 500 Boxer vehicles, and the Defence Minister yesterday announced that British suppliers have been given the green light to bring forward concrete plans for the project, which is set to support at least 1,000 UK jobs. The Defence Minister made the announcement whilst speaking at DVD2018 at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, which showcases equipment and technology for the British Army and is one of the biggest land equipment events in the world.
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew said:
A new 8x8 armoured vehicle is a key part of our British Army’s future, and today marks a big step towards equipping our soldiers with this brand-new troop carrier. British companies are stepping up to the plate yet again for a project which could support up to 1,000 jobs across the country, and it is great to give industry the green light to now pull together a full plan of action. I am looking forward to pressing ahead with negotiations in our pursuit of a vehicle which works best for the Army, the taxpayer and British industry.
You can read more about the announcement here, or the Minister's full speech here.
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