AUSA 2023: Roshel shows latest Senator MRAP
Latest Roshel Senator MRAP with roof mounted protected weapon station is on display at AUSA 2023. (Photo: Christopher F Foss)
Canadian company Roshel are displaying the latest version of its Senator 4x4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle at AUSA 2023 for the first time.
In April 2022 the Canadian government announced that it would be providing armoured vehicles to the Ukrainian forces as part of a military aid package worth $500 million in support of the country’s war with Russia.
In January 2023, Canada confirmed it would be sending 200 Senator APCs to meet a specific Ukrainian request for these vehicles. Delivery began in early 2023 with more than 500 delivered by mid-year and since then the company has stated more than 1000 will be delivered.
The vehicle is fitted with a roof-mounted protected weapon station which is typically armed with a 7.62 mm machine
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