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CAVS Program Gains Germany as Official Member

Germany Joins Finland, Latvia, and Sweden in Joint Defense Initiative

Agreement Signed for Research and Development

**[City, Date]** - The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, originally established by Finland and Latvia, has welcomed Germany as its latest official member. Sweden joined the program in 2022, bringing the total number of participating countries to four. The CAVS program aims to develop and field a common armored vehicle platform for the participating nations, with the goal of enhancing interoperability and reducing costs. Germany's membership in the program represents a significant step forward for the initiative, as the country's defense industry is renowned for its technological prowess. With the signing of the Technical Arrangement, Germany has now officially entered the research and development phase of the CAVS program. This phase will involve the testing and evaluation of various design concepts and the development of a prototype vehicle. The decision by Germany to join the CAVS program reflects its commitment to European defense cooperation and itsrecognition of the importance of developing common capabilities to address shared security challenges. The program is expected to have a major impact on the future of armored warfare in Europe, and Germany's participation is seen as a game-changer in this regard.

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