Source: Rheinmetall
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Rheinmetall’s all-new Fuchs is taking to new heights with massive power and mobility enhancements, more space and more payload. Fuchs Evolution is a profound next-gen redesign building on its predecessors’ combat-proven DNA recognised by armies around the world.
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