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Indra Agrees to Integrate Systems for Spanish Amphibious Vehicles Based on U.S. Model

Spanish defense firm Indra has signed a deal to integrate systems on amphibious vehicles for Spain, based on the model used by the U.S. Marines. The agreement involves collaboration with Italy's IDV, which holds the design authority and supplies core components. Indra will handle 34 vehicles in variants including troop transport, command, recovery, and ambulance roles.

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Indra Agrees to Integrate Systems for Spanish Amphibious Vehicles Based on U.S. ModelDefense News
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U.S. Marines. U.S. as the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, were selected by Spain. In Spain, the vehicle is named the Marine Infantry Amphibious Combat Vehicle, or VACIM. The deal includes collaboration with Italy's IDV, which serves as the design authority, owns the intellectual property, and supplies core components.

The Italian military became the second customer for the vehicle.

Variants and Delivery Under the agreement, Indra will integrate systems on 34 vehicles delivered by IDV.

The variants include models for troop transport, command and control, recovery, and ambulance functions.

Collaboration The arrangement allows Spain to adapt the amphibious vehicle design for its needs through Indra's integration work.

IDV's role ensures consistency with the original design while providing essential parts. U.S. Marines.

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