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Source: http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Defense-Ministry-increases-production-of-Namer-APCs-402122

Israel Signs Deal to Produce Advanced APC Platforms in U.S.

(Jerusalem Post) Yaakov Lappin - In light of last summer's Gaza war and the growing need for advanced armored personnel carriers, Israel has signed a $310 million contract with U.S. firm General Dynamics for the production of additional Namer APCs, the Israel Defense Ministry announced Tuesday. The American company will also produce Namer engines in a deal worth $250 million. The Namer will come with Rafael's Trophy active protection system, offering defenses against shoulder-held missile and mortar attacks. The Namer's frame will be produced in the U.S. with American military aid money.

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