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The RANGER vehicle is being produced as a private venture by Universal Engineering and has taken exactly one year to develop and build. It is designed to protect soldiers against the deadly and ever growing threat of roadside bombs and mines, known in the military as Improvised Explosive Devices or IEDs. The ever growing British casualty figures being caused by these lethal explosives is a major concern to military planners in Whitehall. RANGER, however, offers the best possible protection from the effects of these deadly bombs and has a range of armour solutions which may be tuned to defeat a particular threat or weapon. Ranger design philosophy has been survivability focused. The entire vehicle has been designed from the crew outwards and has utilized mobility as a key feature of the survivability system. Ranger comprise a truly modular system which facilitates rapid change of role, enhances supportability, maintainability and availability by utilizing common modules (power pack, axle/drive modules, survivability capsules etc, weapon mounting systems, mission systems) across an entire family of vehicles. All major modules can be changed at 1st line unit level.

The SandCat SOV is designed specifically for the emerging requirements of international Special Forces units that need an open, highly mobile and well-protected vehicle for operations in remote locations. This variant is the latest addition to the SandCat family and is based on the same lightweight, high-performance and well-protected platform. The vehicle’s integrated survivability system was designed and manufactured by Plasan North America, which developed the armor systems in use on the Oshkosh Armored Cab Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) and more than 5,000 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The SandCat SOV was built around commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to maximize ease of maintenance and repairs globally. As with other Oshkosh SandCat vehicles, the SOV’s survivability features can be adjusted to meet the payload needs and threat levels of specific missions.

The British Company Jankel is specialists in the design, development and manufacture of security vehicles and armour systems based on OEM 4x4 platforms. At DVD 2009, Jankel present the Hunter PPV (Protected Personnel Vehicle). This vehicle was conceived in response to a wide range of requirements from security force commanders for a protected vehicle. The Hunter is based on the rugged and reliable heavy duty Toyota LandCruiser Pick-up, resulting in an attractive purchase price and low life cycle support costs. The hull is composed by armor with a protection NATO Level B6 and underbody blast protection for up to 8 crew. The “Hunter” PPV benefits from the extensive worldwide experience Jankel has gained from supplying and supporting Toyota-based vehicles, over many years, to Police, Military and NGO customers.

MacNeillie manufactures overtly armoured vehicles and military vehicles protection systems for various battlefield or peacekeeping operations. At DVD 2009, MacNeillie present his new military armoured carrier system, the "MACS V2". MacNeillie extended is portfolio by designing and manufacturing a Military Armoured Carrier System - MACS. This monocoque armoured bodyshell can be adapted to satisfy a number of specifications, configurations and protection levels. MACS can be progressively uparmoured and up-rated to provide higher levels of protection and payload capacity, if required, utilising standard COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) high mobility 4x4 powertrain, running gear and componentry, ranging from 9.5 – 14 tonnes. MacNeillie is also specialized in designing and manufacturing appliqué armoring kits solutions that can be retrofitted to existing soft-skin vehicle fleets that are already deployed in theatre.

Iveco Defence Vehicles announces that on June 23, 2009 the Slovak Army and Iveco signed a contract for a batch of 10 Light Multirole Vehicles to be delivered by the end of the year.
Flavio Marchesoni, Sales & Marketing Director of Iveco Defence Vehicles said: “This contract win builds on the success of the LMV which has been selected for front line duties by 9 armies to date”.
Designed to incorporate high tactical mobility with high maximum road speed and optimal off-road and cross-country performance, the LMV has high protection levels against anti tank and anti personnel mines with an emphasis on crew protection rather than vehicle integrity.

(Watford, 24 June 2009): Iveco Defence Vehicles has delivered the first specialist 6x6 Trakkers to ALC, an equal partnership created between Amey and VT Land to provide the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with its ‘C’ vehicle fleet, covering its civil engineering and rough terrain mechanical handling capability. The delivery follows the signing of a significant contract with Iveco in November 2008 to supply 206 off-road Trakker chassis and marks the single largest Trakker order ever placed in the UK. It will see the 6x6 heavy trucks fitted with a range of different bodywork to support the ‘C’ vehicle fleet, which comprises all earthmoving plant, Engineer Construction Plant (ECP) and field Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) in use by the Armed Forces.

At DVD 2009, the British Company Creation UK Limited, present a new light multi-platform wheeled armoured vehicle. The all - British SRV (Specific requirements Vehicle) PLUVP (Protected Light Utility Vehicle Platform), offers a range of body options to deliver operational performance in urban and off-road situations. The vehicle has been designed to meet worldwide deployment criteria - A1-C1 operating and A1-C2 for storage. The unit is also specified for climatic conditions A2-C1 (+56° to -32°C) for storage, and down to C2 extreme at -56°C for operations.

A prototype of a new 6x6 vehicle, from the British Company TMV (Total Mobility Vehicles Ltd), debuting at DVD 2009, is the first in a line of British-designed, purpose-built utility vehicles, focused on fulfilling key military and civilian requirements. With the design concept extending to 4x4 and 8x8 variants, the new-from-the-ground-up, uniquely-engineered military variants of the vehicle, the TMV 6x6M, is designed to provide enhanced levels of protection against mines and IEDs, delivering a high-performance capability both on and off-road, and enabling a payload which fits between the current light utility vehicles and the medium tactical trucks.

The new "Coyote" Tactical Support Vehicle (Light), due to enter service later this year in support of operations in Afghanistan, received its official launch the 24 June 2009 by Quentin Davies, Minister, Defence Equipment and Services, at DVD, the annual event showcasing land equipment for the UK's armed forces. Designed by Supacat, over 70 of the new Coyote vehicles are being manufactured by Babcock alongside the existing Jackal 2 production line. The "Coyote" is the latest Supacat product developed to meet the rapidly evolving operational requirements of British armed forces. Coyote is an exciting new variant that will take the capability levels, both in terms of protection and mobility, of support type platforms way above that previously on offer to the British forces, said Nick Ames, Managing Director, Supacat. The "Coyote" share common design features with the Jackal 2 and provides the same increased levels of protection and mobility. It's 6x6 configuration offers a higher payload of up to 3,000 kg and provide a large , flexible load space at the rear of the vehicle. Powered the same 6.7 litre turbo-charged Cummins engine "Coyote" is equipped with a gun-ring and seats up to four crew.

Iveco has developed a protected logistics vehicle which will shortly enter service with both the British and German armed forces. Based on the rugged, proven all terrain 8x8 Trakker chassis, the vehicle boasts a protected cab which currently offers the highest level of ballistic, mine and IED protection of any vehicle in this class. For the German army, the vehicle is entering service as the prime mover for an NBC decontamination system whilst, for the UK, the vehicle will be configured as a Self Loading Dump Truck deployed for the Royal Engineers. In this role it will complement the fleet of over 200 6x6 Trakkers which are being procured for the Royal Engineers and may also form the basis for a larger fleet of protected vehicles in a number of engineer specific roles.

The Defense Exhibition DVD 2009 takes place on the 24th and 25th June 2009 at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire and will show off a vast array of military equipment from vehicles and tents to some of the UK Armed Forces’ vital support services such as clothing, food and medical supplies. The new fleet of Tactical Support Vehicles (TSV), Husky, Wolfhound and Coyote, which will add to the protection of troops are now at an advanced prototype stage and will be unveiled at DVD. TSV will add to the range of protected vehicles currently on operations including Mastiff, Viking, Bulldog, Warrior and Ridgback.