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| A Oplot-M tank (Image: Wiki Commons) |
KIEV, Ukraine, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Ukrainian export company Ukroboronprom reports it has delivered the first five of 49 main battle tanks to Thailand.
The Oplot-M tanks, manufactured by Malyshevplant, a state-owned enterprise, arrived earlier this week at the port of Sattahip and are to undergo acceptance trials conducted by the Royal Thai Army.
Thailand ordered the main battle tanks from Ukraine in 2011 through a $200 million contract. The deal included an undisclosed number of BTR-3E1 eight-wheeled armored infantry combat vehicles.
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