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Agreement signed for the acquisition of 75 URO VAMTAC armored light tactical vehicles for the Portuguese Navy Marines Corps
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Agreement signed for the acquisition of 75 URO VAMTAC armored light tactical vehicles for the Portuguese Navy Marines Corps

SAPO Notícias2 September 2026 at 12:17

An agreement was signed in Porto on August 27, 2026, for the acquisition of 75 armored light tactical vehicles of the URO VAMTAC model. The signing ceremony took place at Forte de São João Baptista da Foz, located in the city of Porto, in Portugal.

The vehicles will be destined for the Portuguese Navy Marines Corps, the country's naval infantry force. The URO VAMTAC model is an armored light tactical vehicle used in military operations.

The agreement represents a significant investment in equipping the Portuguese naval forces, allowing for the modernization of the operational capability of the Marines Corps. The article does not provide details on the contract value or the expected delivery schedule for the vehicles.

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