On July 24, 2024, the Uruguayan Army received a significant donation of 13 Osprea Mamba Mk7 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from the United States, valued at approximately $13 million. This donation is part of a defense cooperation package aimed at enhancing Uruguay's peacekeeping capabilities. The delivery ceremony took place at the Service of Material and Armament, attended by U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay Heide Fulton, Uruguay's Minister of National Defense Javier García, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Uruguayan Army. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Since 2016, Osprea Logistics, a U.S.-based company, has been the exclusive manufacturer of the Mamba Mk7, delivering these MRAP vehicles mainly across Africa for peacekeeping and counter-terrorism operations. (Picture source: U.S. Embassy Uruguay) |