Finnish Defence Forces has received 60 new SISU 8x8 Military Trucks

May 24, 2010

Finnish military vehicle supplier, Sisu Defence Oy, has handed over 60 High Mobility SISU 8x8 Military Trucks to Finnish Army. The delivery was received by the Minister of Defence, Jyri Häkämies, at Sisu factory in Raasepori, Finland, on 24.5.2010.

Delivered trucks are equipped with effective mine protection and feature a cabin of armour steel. Additionally, part of these trucks are allocated to be used in international crises management operations. The latter are equipped also with ballistic protection matching with the requirements of the intended use.

Sisu 8x8 Military Trucks feature a modular protection system. Thereby, the ballistic and NBC protection of the vehicles can easily be assembled on or dismounted, quickly even in field.

The delivery includes also a training, servicing and spare parts program. The value of the delivery altogether is approximately € 26 Million, excl. VAT.

 

Additional information:

Project Director Jyri Ahonen, Sisu Defence Oy, tel. +358 10 275 4672

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