More Armor Planned For Light Vehicles Used In Afghanistan
June 02 2010
The Australian government is moving ahead with plans to upgrade Australian Light Armored Vehicles (ASLAVs) for operations in Afghanistan, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense.
The modernization of the vehicles, worth Aus$302.8 million (US$256 million), involves additional armor and suspension, driveline and engine improvements.
The armor upgrades are intended to provide better protection against ballistic, fragmentation and blast effects, said Defense Minister John...
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