Canadian manufacturer Roshel is developing a new Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) that can be converted into an armored truck in about two hours.
According to information published by Defence Blog, the project is part of the company’s investment in more modular and flexible platforms designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern battlefield.
Roshel’s goal is to allow the same vehicle to be quickly adapted for different roles, reducing costs while increasing operational versatility. The model uses widely available commercial components, a strategy the company says helps accelerate production, maintenance, and spare parts replacement.
According to the company, development of the new LUV was heavily influenced by lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, where military vehicles must rapidly adapt to threats such as drones, land mines, and artillery attacks. Roshel has already supplied hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukrainian forces since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Recently released images show a vehicle based on a Ford pickup truck with a relatively discreet appearance, something that could prove useful in logistics and transportation operations in high-risk areas. Discussions within specialized communities suggest the model will feature ballistic protection equivalent to STANAG Level 2, similar to that used on some armored vehicles in the Senator family.
Roshel has rapidly expanded its production capacity in recent years. The company says it can manufacture up to 140 vehicles per month and maintains continuous operations at factories in Canada and the United States. In addition, the company recently began producing armored vehicles in Ukraine.
“Modern defense procurement is changing rapidly. Countries need scalable, flexible, and economically sustainable solutions that can respond quickly to evolving threats without maintaining massive idle fleets,” said Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel.
“Canada has identified new sovereign capability requirements for land vehicles through the LUV and DAME programs, with a strong focus on Canadian solutions, domestic manufacturing, and secure local supply chains. Roshel intends to support these Canadian programs with its in-house designed and manufactured vehicle platforms, including the new LUV and the Senator Medical Evacuation Vehicle.”
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