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Roshel Delivers 1 700th Senator Armored Vehicle to Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Roshel, a major Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer, has announced the delivery of its 1,700th Senator vehicle to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This milestone underscores Roshel’s increasingly significant role in supporting Ukraine’s defense needs.
Roshel has announced the delivery of its 1,700th Senator vehicle to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. (Picture source: Roshel)
In an interview with CP24, Roshel founder Roman Shimonov highlighted that the company has supplied more armored vehicles to Ukraine than any other country or manufacturer, with over 90% of them financed by foreign governments—including Ukraine. While most of the production is intended for export, the Canadian government has so far acquired only 10% of these vehicles on behalf of Ukraine.
Despite having a single production facility in Ontario, Roshel employs around 500 full-time workers, enabling the manufacture of up to 120 Senator vehicles per month. Shimonov noted that each vehicle can be assembled in two weeks, keeping the cost at approximately USD 600,000 per unit.
Built on a heavy-duty Ford truck chassis, the Senator undergoes extensive modifications to meet military standards. Its ballistic protection can withstand 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds fired from 30 meters at a velocity of 695 m/s. There is also an option for mine protection, allowing the vehicle to resist the equivalent of 6 kg of explosives or anti-tank mines under each wheel or under the hull. Powered by a 400-horsepower engine, the Senator excels in off-road performance and is designed for front-line or near-front-line deployment.
In Ukraine, the Senator serves in various capacities, including as a command and staff vehicle developed on the same platform. It can carry up to 10 fully equipped soldiers, offering robust protection against improvised explosive devices and ambushes.
Roshel’s production pace has intensified significantly in recent months. The 1,400th Senator arrived in Ukraine in September 2024, just nine months after the 1,000th vehicle was delivered in December 2023. The milestone of 1,700 delivered vehicles was reached only five months later, reflecting the company’s ability to respond rapidly to urgent operational demands.
With this latest achievement, Roshel reaffirms its commitment to supplying state-of-the-art armored vehicles suited to modern battlefield requirements. The Senator’s proven performance in Ukraine’s armed forces further solidifies Roshel’s position as a key player in the global defense industry.