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France to Trade 88 VBCIs for 280 New Models

5/1/2025

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The French Army boasts 628 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (VBCI), successfully deployed in Afghanistan and Mali. Exciting negotiations with Greece could see 88 used VBCIs traded for a substantial order of 280 new "Philoctète" models, marking a historic first export and promising modernization and maintenance support for the future.

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The French Army boasts 628 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (VBCI), successfully deployed in Afghanistan and Mali. Exciting negotiations with Greece could see 88 used VBCIs traded for a substantial order of 280 new "Philoctète" models, marking a historic first export and promising modernization and maintenance support for the future.