Armor: September 4, 1999

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Belgium plans to replace its M113s and AIFVs between 2007-2013, and its Leopard-1A5 tanks between 2008-2005.--Stephen V Cole

September 1; Alvis and Vickers have agreed to cooperate on the testing and development of a new Battle Management System for the Warrior AFV and Challenger-2 tank. The BMS is similar to the US digital ("nintendo") computer-driven systems that (at least in theory) track every known enemy unit and the supply status of all friendly forces.--Stephen V Cole

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