Spanish military vehicles are present in a multitude of international armies due to their quality. This November, the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) has signed a contract with Spain to replace part of your fleet of utility vehicles.
According to the newspaper “it’s about the first important contract in Spain in the field of land by the New Zealand Armed Forces”. According to published data, as of 2027, 60 VAMTAC vehicles will be delivered to the country’s Army, 40 variants of the CK3 and 20 light variants of the ST5″.
“The agreement has been overseen by the Secretary of Defense of the New Zealand Army, Brook Barringtonas an official witness. The first deal was backed by NZ$100 million ―55 million euros―, and includes vehicles, spare parts, IT and communications equipment, support equipment, project costs and introduction costs into service,” the publication states.
The Army of the oceanic country states that this new replenishment of the fleet is intended to “improve the ability of the New Zealand armed forces to perform various functions, including combat, disaster relief and training.” “These vehicles will be equipped with network-enabled communication systems to ensure interoperability with international partners“.
El VAMTAC CK3 medium vehicle they have a weightor maximum gross of 9,950 kilograms and a payload capacity of 4,000. “It will be able to transport up to ten people and ford waters up to 1.5 meters deep. For its part, the VACTAM ST5 vehicle has a weight of 6,000 kilograms and a payload capacity of 1,700.
According to statements by Lieutenant Colonel Brendon Jonesobtained by the specialized media, “the vehicles are expected to provide a more reliable and modern alternative to the existing fleet.” “Its specifications, such as payload capacity and off-road performance, align with Army requirements for responses to civil, national and regional emergencies”.
