Renault Trucks has announce they have received a contract from NATO for Sherpa 3 4x4s.
The Sherpas are to carry mobile communication systems for the International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Taking into account the operational urgency, the first vehicles will be delivered to NATO in September 2008. When more details are available we will pass them on.
Here is some extra reading of interest.
DARPA asks for aircraft that can stay aloft to five years and Aurora gets the contract.
Aviation Week has news videos including one on Lockheed's JLTV.
Russia scraps Libya's debts as Putin visits Tripoli.
Iran shows off its military might.
Canadians to get combat badge and multiple tours recognition.
French receive first Pétits Véhicule Protégé (in French).
Some interesting reading here, old and new.
