VIENNA, Oct. 1 (UPI) — The Austrian Army has taken delivery of light multi-role vehicles from Iveco of Italy for policing and reconnaissance patrol duties.
The six lightly-armored 4x4s, known as Husars in Austrian service, are the first of 150 vehicles ordered and were turned over to the military by Defense Minister Gerald Klug.
The Austrian Army currently operated 150 Horseman patrol vehicles. Their replacement with the Husar has a total replacement cost of about $121 million.
The Husar vehicle features a remote weapons station and light armor for protection against gunfire, mines and shrapnel.
“With the ‘Husar’, we make a big step in the modern equipment of the troops,” Defense Minister Klug said. “It brings to our servicemen and women more protection in operations and a dramatic increase in mobility.”
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