The current APC fleet in the KDF consists of Puma M26-15, WMZ 551BSI, Mamba MK5, Bastion and CS/VP 14, all introduced into service between 20.Īll of them have been deployed in the country and in Somalia to address security threats but a significant number has been rendered inoperable due to the changing threat environment. The Star has established that it will cost the taxpayer an estimated Sh7.7 billion for the government to purchase the more than 118 APCs through the Export Credit Agency. ![]() Kioko told the Star that the deal is at an advanced stage and that procurement of the APCs was on a need basis to provide protective mobility for troops wherever they are deployed. KDF Spokesperson Col Zipporah Kioko told the Star DoD is finalising the deal with a Turkish firm to bring in the 118 high-performance APCs. The move is aimed at ensuring maximum survivability of its troops as they tackle the al Shabaab militia in Somalia. ![]() ![]() The Department of Defence is set to procure 118 Armored Personnel Carriers from Turkey.
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