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 | | It is thought, however, that the ACR is seeking a short-range air defence solution against helicopters and other low-flying slower airborne targets to protect mechanised and infantry operating in high risk theatres. |
 | | Steyr Consortium's officials, however, acknowledged that they chose to withdraw that portion of the bid because they were not satisfied that in the overall vehicle package configuration as specified by the Czech MoD, the turret met the company's stringent safety policy. |
 | | A number of ACR sources have openly stated that they actually preferred the PIRANHA design, considering it to be not only the world's standard with some 8,000 platforms in service with armies all around the world, but also a preferable weight category, and offered at a competitive price. |
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