Ecuador’s Army recently invested $67 million in 45 Mdt-Armor David VBL 4×4 armored vehicles, part of a plan to acquire 137. President Daniel Noboa declared an internal armed conflict, earmarking these vehicles for anti-terror operations. Weighing 4.5 tons, the David VBL 4x4s are built on a robust Toyota Land Cruiser chassis, accommodating eight passengers. They […]
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