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Old 10th Feb 2010, 16:58
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svermeul
 
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The vehicle driven by the USMC contingent which detonated the first IED is manufactured by BAE Landsystems, given the close relationship that exists between BAE and the UK MOD why have a number not been purchased for deployment in Afghanistan? A vehicle manufactrued by a Bristish owned company, which by some accounts are doing a commendable job in reducing US casulaties from IED incidents, yet it doesn't seem like the UK armed forces are interested in procuring it. You guys seem to pump millions into BAE on projects that are late, over budget or not fit for purpose, yet here is a product that is needed and delivers as advertised and yet none procured.
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