Mexico’s Army is seeking a significant investment to modernize its fleet. They’ve requested about $655 million to update vehicles that have been in service for over 15 years. This request is part of a broader initiative to keep the Army and Air Force well-equipped. The plan includes buying more than 1,300 4×4 Humvee vehicles and […]
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