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Navistar Defense, TATRA Team For Canadian Vehicle Competition

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Friday, June 4th, 2010

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Navistar Defense LLC [NAV] and TATRA, a.s. recently said they will team for the upcoming Canadian Department of National Defence Standard Military Pattern (SMP) vehicle program. As part of the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) program, SMP will replace Canada's Medium Logistics truck fleet. "We are excited to team with Tatra for the upcoming SMP vehicle program and believe that Tatra's innovative vehicle designs and unique tactical chassis technology provide the team with a great advantage," said Archie Massicotte, president,…

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