[Brazil] - Brazilian Army relocations towards domestic production of essential Leopard 1A5 BR parts

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Brazilian Army's Manufacturing Directorate (DF) conducted validation tests for national prototypes of the brake (discs and pads) and
steering (track pads) systems of the German-origin Leopard 1A5 BR Armored Combat Vehicle (CC VBC).The tests, which took place between May 30
and June 2, are part of the Army's strategy to domesticate vital parts of the vehicle.The parts being tested were developed using local
technology by FRAS-LE
The validation activities were carried out at the Randon Technological Center (CTR) tracks in Caxias do Sul-RS.One of the main objectives of
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