Slovakia to buy Vydra 8x8 armored infantry fighting vehicles
The Ministry of Defense for Slovakia is hoping to receive government clearance for an armored infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV) procurement. The Defense Ministry intends to request cabinet approval for the purchase of Vydra ('Otter') 8x8 AIFVs. Ultimately, the Defense Ministry plans to procure 81 such vehicles at the cost of roughly €400 million ($460 million), though an initial batch procurement may be limited to 17 units.
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| The Slovakian government voted in favor of the Finnish 8x8 Patria Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) chassis as the basis for a prototype of the new wheeled IFV on November 15, 2017 (Picture source: Army Recognition) |
