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Renault Trucks Defense HIGUARD 6x6 armored enters in service wiith Singapore Armed Forces 11807151.
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Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the 2nd People’s Defense Force (2 PDF), the Higuard vehicle produced by RENAULT TRUCKS Defense has officially entered service with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Offering a high level of protection, this vehicle enables the SAF to continue its mission safely.
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 Modified version of Renault Trucks Defense HIGUARD of Singapore armed forces, named Peacekeeper PRV (Protected Response Vehicle) |
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In the Singapre Armed forces , the the French HIGUARD has received the name of Peacekeper PRV (Protected Response Vehicle).
On 8th July 2015, the Higuard was officially declared operational within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) by the Singapore Minister of Defense, Dr. Ng Eng Hen. Some forty vehicles, officially designated Peacekeeper, will equip the 2nd People’s Defense Force, a unit tasked with protecting sensitive facilities and coordinating the military resources in crisis situations. The Higuard adapts to the needs of modern operations with is large interior volume and payload enabling it to carry up to 12 soldiers and their equipment. A remotely operated turret enables the vehicle's self-protection system to be deployed. Combining the excellent off-road mobility of the Sherpa Medium 6x6 tactical truck and a high level of crew protection with its V-shaped hull designed to withstand ballistics, mines and IEDs, the Higuard vehicle from RENAULT TRUCKS Defense also offers an excellent standard of comfort. Singapore is the second export customer for the Higuard vehicle after Qatar in 2012. At Milipol Qatar 2012, international Exhibition of internal State security, the French Company Renault Trucks Defense has presented the first delivery of its Higuard MRAP mine protected vehicle to the Qatari Internal Security Services. Qatar was the first export customer for Renault Trucks Défense's Higuard mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP)-style vehicle. |
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 Renault Trucks Defense HIGUARD of Qatari Internal Security Services |
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