Al Jaber Group selects Oshkosh Global HET for UAE Armed Forces
Al Jaber Group, a privately owned, multi-faceted group of companies based in Abu Dhabi, has selected Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, to provide the Global Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) vehicle to support United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. Oshkosh will fulfill Al Jaber's initial purchase of Global HETs by early 2012.
"Our goal is to provide the UAE with the world's most powerful military vehicles as part of an overall logistics and fleet management solution," said Obaid Khaleefa Jaber Al Murri, Chairman, Al Jaber Group. "Our focus is on quality and long-term performance, and Oshkosh was the clear choice. They have a successful history of designing, manufacturing and sustaining heavy-duty vehicles for the US Army and militaries around the world."
The new Global HET from Oshkosh Defense is a high-performance 6x6 transport vehicle with a 70 metric ton payload capability. With a powerful 700-horsepower engine, the Global HET is able to transport a main battle tank, armored vehicles, construction equipment and more. By transporting large-scale equipment on the Global HET, the military can reduce the wear on equipment and crew fatigue that typically occurs over long distances. Working closely with the Al Jaber Group, the new Global HET was designed to meet the requirements of the UAE Armed Forces and was rigorously tested and evaluated in extreme desert conditions. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"We are pleased to partner with the Al Jaber Group to deliver and support the Oshkosh Global HET vehicle in the UAE," said Serge Buchakjian, senior vice president and general manager of International Programs for Oshkosh Defense. "We are committed to serving the Middle East region, and our relationship and initial sale to Al Jaber Group will allow Oshkosh vehicles to play an important role in supporting the UAE's Armed Forces programs."
Source: Oshkosh Defense
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