Austria’s government is set to finalize a substantial contract worth approximately 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) for an additional 225 units of the Pandur Evolution armored vehicle, as reported by « Der Standard » on Tuesday. The announcement of the contract is expected to be made early next week. Under the leadership of Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner,The PANDUR family of vehicles is combat proven. As an 8×8 it can offer; Direct fire up to 105mm, Mortar up to 120mm, Infantry Fighting Vehicle up to 30mm two man turrets, Armored Personnel Carrier up to 13 people, Recovery, Reconnaissance, Ambulance, Communication, Command post. And as a 6×6; Direct fire up to 90mm, Mortar up to 81mm,Infantry Fighting Vehicle up to 30mm two man turrets, Armored Personnel Carrier up to 11 people, Recovery, Reconnaissance, Ambulance, Communication, and Command Post.
