Ukraine orders three SCTVs
Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems will supply three Survivable Combat Tactical Vehicles (SCTVs) to Ukraine under a contract with SpetsTechnoExport (STE) announced on 1 February. STE is a subsidiary of Ukroboronprom (UOP).
The vehicles are being acquired by Ukraine as part of a wider effort to improve the survivability and mobility of its light tactical vehicle fleet. The country has an emerging requirement for increased security and mobility for Ukrainian security, defence and law enforcement agencies.
The SCTV features numerous protection and mobility enhancements, including a fully-armoured, monocoque v-hull crew survivability capsule designed to provide the highest levels of protection technology available in its class of vehicles. Additionally, engine upgrades and suspension enhancements provide for improved performance and mobility.
The vehicle is equipped to handle a variety of missions including fire support, command and control, reconnaissance, engineer support and troop transport.
Bear Midkiff, director of business operations, Europe and Africa, Textron Systems, said: ‘We are excited to be working with the UOP on upgrading its HMMWVs (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) to the Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems SCTV.
'With this contract marking the first sale of our SCTV, this is a great accomplishment for Textron Systems Marine and Land Systems. In addition, we are honoured to be ‘the other half’ of this new, exciting relationship with Ukraine.’
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