South Korea develops new chemical warfare vehicle based on K200 KIFV armored tracked vehicle 11051504

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South Korea develops new chemical warfare vehicle based on K200 KIFV armored tracked vehicle
South Korea has developed a new reconnaissance vehicle for use in chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare, the Defense Ministry announced Monday, May 11. "Today, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) succeeded in developing a new-type CBR reconnaissance vehicle with domestic technology," ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said.
     
South Korea develops new chemical warfare vehicle based on K200 KIFV armored tracked vehicle South Korea`s indigenous reconnaissance cars roll on against chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) warfare (Yonhap)
     

The state arms procurement agency launched a related project, worth some 22 billion won (US $20.1 million), in December 2011 in cooperation with Doosan DST Co., a local defense equipment manufacturer.

Tests showed that the new vehicle is suitable for combat, Kim said at a press briefing.

Meanwhile, the Navy's cutting-edge Incheon-class frigate set sail toward Singapore on Monday, May 11, to join the International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference, according to the ministry spokesman.

New Korean vehicle is based on a Korean K200 KIFV armored tracked platform.