ARMY'S LATEST FIGHTING VEHICLE ARRIVES AT 1 BRIGADE
A ceremonial handover took place at Robertson Barracks in November 2007 to mark the introduction to service of the first four MS113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carriers to the Army’s 7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment ( 7 RAR ).
One of the vehicles on display was fitted with spall curtains and track shrouds to reveal the appearance of the vehicle when fitted for operations.
7 RAR soldiers were thrilled to see the arrival of the upgraded M113; one soldier said “You can definitely notice the improvement in the performance and power of the new vehicles.”
The Commanding Officer of 7 RAR said he was pleased to oversee the MII3AS4 arrival. “The extensive upgrade to the M113 has improved habitability, mobility and firepower of the vehicles and most importantly, provides superior protection for our troops,”.
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