Swaps Contemplated To Obtain Variety Of LAVs

October 14 2009

New Zealand

The New Zealand government is considering exchanging about a quarter of the army's 105 Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs) for differently configured vehicles, reports the Dominion Post (Wellington).

Defense Minister Wayne Mapp previously indicated that some of the LAVs might simply be sold.

The ministry is in the midst of a defense review.

The LAVs in New Zealand's service are currently all of the same type. Mapp has indicated that it would be an improvement if the fleet...

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