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New Zealand military receives medium heavy military trucks

By Richard Tomkins
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia delivered 193 medium heavy trucks to the military of New Zealand. Photo by RMMVA
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia delivered 193 medium heavy trucks to the military of New Zealand. Photo by RMMVA

KIEL, Germany, July 2 (UPI) -- Rheinmetall Defense of Germany reports that New Zealand has accepted delivery of a final batch of medium heavy trucks ordered from the company.

The operational vehicles – 194 in all, in 10 variants and three platforms, plus specialist trailers – were produced by subsidiary Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia under a contract signed in 2013.

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"The New Zealand Defense Force now owns one of the most modern and versatile logistic vehicle fleets with the latest automotive technology and significantly increased capabilities for its troops," Rheinmetall Defense said.

All vehicles can be fitted with applique armor, weapon mounts and communications systems. Specialist vehicles are fitted with a range of mechanical handling equipment.

"Across a range of employment contexts, the MHOV offers us a significantly enhanced logistics and movements capability as a land force for the future," New Zealand Chief of Army, Maj. Gen. Dave Gawn said of the medium heavy operational vehicles. "Further to the normal troop and equipment carrying roles, additional vehicles are fitted with winches and cranes, which will enable fully independent operations."

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