Defenture to deliver GRF Groundforce 4x4x4 vehicles to Swiss Army.

Armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement in Switzerland, has officially entered into a contract with Defenture for the provision of the GRF (Groundforce) vehicles as part of the LAUF20 program. This contract represents a continuation of the collaboration initiated with the initial prototype delivery in 2021. The overarching objective of the LAUF20 program is to equip the Swiss Army with cutting-edge mobility capabilities, particularly focusing on the lightweight tactical and air-transportable GRF which may be designated a 4x4x4 vehicle as it is altogether a four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering vehicle, like Arquus' Scarabee.
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Under the LAUF20 program, a fleet of Defenture GRF vehicles, customized to meet user-specific requirements, will be delivered to the Swiss Army (Picture source: Defenture)

Under the LAUF20 program, a fleet of Defenture GRF vehicles, customized to meet user-specific requirements, will be delivered. The baseline GRF will incorporate a diverse array of sub-systems, including weapon systems, communication suites, various optical systems, and a mast solution.

Defenture, in its role as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the GRF, will also serve as the system integrator, ensuring the seamless integration of all components into a comprehensive system. In this endeavor, Defenture will collaborate closely with internationally renowned OEMs, such as General Dynamics and Comrod. In addition to sub-system integrations, the vehicles will be provided in distinct bodywork configurations to cater to specific needs.

Henk van der Scheer, CEO of Defenture, expressed his enthusiasm for this partnership with Armasuisse: "For Defenture, it is a great honor to be selected by a high-caliber organization like armasuisse as their one-stop-shop mobility supplier. Following a rigorous testing and verification phase involving a full prototype system, we eagerly anticipate further collaboration with armasuisse. This partnership reinforces the growing global adoption of Defenture platforms, underscoring the international demand for battlefield-proven and truly off-the-shelf systems tailored for those who serve to safeguard our societies."

Defenture places paramount importance on mobility, safety, payload capacity, modular design, and a commitment to minimizing the overall lifecycle costs of their vehicles. These criteria are meticulously integrated at every stage of the vehicle design process. Defenture vehicles are engineered from the ground up to be mission-critical assets, boasting a robust yet lightweight design, advanced construction techniques, and dynamic driving characteristics that enhance the mobility of both troops and specialized personnel.

As a Netherlands-based OEM specializing in lightweight tactical and air transportable vehicles ranging from one to nine tons, Defenture proudly serves as the mobility partner for various special forces and para units, including those of the Dutch and German Ministries of Defence.

Defenture's GRF may be designated a 4x4x4 vehicle as it is altogether a four-wheel-drive and four-wheel-steering vehicle, like Arquus' Scarabee (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Defense News December 2023