Norinco advanced details on the manufacturing process of the ammunition acquired by Argentina, and said that they will be available in the country in the coming months.
The Minister of Defense of Argentina, Jorge Taiana, met with the vice president of the Chinese company Norinco, Xu Hongyu and other authorities of the company. From the Ministry they explained that they continue “advancing in projects for the Armed Forces, such as special fabrics for uniforms, ammunition and modernization of wheeled armored vehicles, among others.”
Norinco gave details about the manufacturing process of the ammunition acquired by Argentina, and said that they will be available in the country in the coming months. In addition, there was a dialogue about the incorporation of more ammunition and the possibility that the Institute of Scientific and Technical Research for Defense (Citedef) can homologate medium and high caliber ammunition, so that they can be used by all Mercosur countries.
The analysis for the modernization of the WMZ-551B1 VCBRs owned by the Argentine Army, destined for the Cruz del Sur Binational Force that are housed in Toay, province of La Pampa, has already begun. Representatives of the company in Argentina confirmed to Infodefensa.com that the meeting was very productive.
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