Navistar said it might have an opportunity to bid on a production contract once the engineeringphase is complete, but said it still thinks its Saratoga JLTV, based on existing commercial trucks, is a cost-effective solution.
"In this context much activity including further detailed pre-construction engineering work will continue ahead of the later construction phase, " it said in a statement.
China Guangdong Nuclear will be the majority owner and operator of the first phase, and will take the lead role on engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).