Daimler Truck, General Dynamics Expand Military Partnership

Daimler Truck Holding AG and General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. are expanding their partnership on military vehicles to capture more contracts as defense spending climbs worldwide.

The tie-up centers on Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks unit, which builds the Zetros and Unimog off-road trucks used by NATO allies and other militaries. Working with General Dynamics, the unit will offer complete logistics vehicles and long-term service in Europe, North America and other markets, Daimler said in a statement.

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