Poland
Poland Receives First Kleszcz Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles from AMZ-Kutno
Poland has received its first two Kleszcz armored reconnaissance vehicles from AMZ-Kutno, beginning deliveries under a program covering up to 286 vehicles.
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Poland
Poland has received its first two Kleszcz armored reconnaissance vehicles from AMZ-Kutno, beginning deliveries under a program covering up to 286 vehicles.
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