Daimler Truck Defence pitches production scale as armies need trucks

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Daimler Truck Defence says up to 7,000 Zetros trucks are headed to France and more than 1,500 to Canada. The unit is pitching commercial production scale to armies that need vehicles now.

Why it matters:Defence orders provide truck makers with a second outlet for commercial-scale manufacturing capacity as armies seek vehicles.

Key points

  • Up to 7,000 Zetros trucks are headed to France.
  • Canada is due more than 1,500 trucks.
  • The unit is pitching commercial scale to armies short on vehicles.

Sources (original reporting)

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