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The Chilean government is purchasing 12 second-hand Coyote armoured vehicles from Canada to outfit its navy’s Marine Corps, according to a new report in a defence magazine.

But the Department of National Defence says at this point no such deal has been reached and the vehicles aren’t even yet on the market.

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Jane’s Defence Weekly reported that deliveries of the Coyotes are expected to take place during 2020, but could start in late months of 2019. The value of the deal hasn’t been released as negotiations are still under way for new engines and spare parts, according to the publication. The Coyotes are coming from Canadian Forces surplus stock.

But in a statement Tuesday night issued to Defence Watch, the DND cast doubt on the Jane’s report. “Based on our knowledge, Canada has not sold surplus Coyotes to any buyer,” said DND spokesman Dan Blouin. “The vehicles are in the preliminary divestment phase, and we are preparing to issue a letter to solicit preliminary interest. A formal sales listing would then follow through normal procedures.”