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DEUTZ AG, a German engine manufacturer, has acquired FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau, a leading European maker of armored vehicles, for €1.6 billion. This is the largest acquisition in DEUTZ AG's history and marks a significant shift in the company's focus. The deal signals a new direction for the 160-year-old engine manufacturer.
The acquisition highlights the growing importance of armored vehicles in modern defense strategies and DEUTZ AG's efforts to diversify its portfolio. This move could have significant implications for the European defense industry.
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