NOTE: Of interest to Marines is the fact that Samsung has production rights to a version of the AAV (seen at about the 5 minute mark). If the Marine Corps decides to buy new build AAV's instead of simply upgrading existing models, then you could see a price shootout between Samsung and BAE. I would expect Lockheed Martin to come along as Samsung's partner (to make sure its Berry compliant) and that would be wild. Also of note is the wheeled amphibious vehicle. I wonder why a Korean company didn't offer a product for the MPC program.
While I've no idea one reason might have been the Korean's are using fiberglass for the armored body of their IFV and they're still working some kinks out including the flotation system. Their vehicle is certainly innovative but whether it's ready for prime time or not is difficult to judge from here.
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