California schools receive 18-tonne armoured vehicle

"Why does my kids' school need a tank?" some parents have asked. Why indeed.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014 - 15:11

Conor Hallahan

One of two digital compositions released by the SDUSD of what the Caiman MRAP might look like after refurbishment and repainting

School authorities in California have come under fire after acquiring an 18-tonne demilitarized armoured vehicle under a programme which sees the US Department of Defense offload excess military hardware.

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