More Foxhound vehicles for British Army
The MOD is to buy an additional 24 Foxhound vehicles for the British Army in a new £23 million contract.
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A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle on operations in Afghanistan
Foxhound, designed and built in the UK by General Dynamics Land Systems: Force Protection Europe (GDLS:FPE), first deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 and has proved successful on operations.
Foxhound represents leading edge technology, and the vehicles are agile enough to reach a top speed of 70mph and have a V-shaped hull, providing unparalleled protection against a range of threats for their weight and class.
Since 2010, MOD has invested £371 million in Foxhound and the latest order will take the Army’s total fleet to 400 vehicles.
A Foxhound Light Protected Patrol Vehicle is put through its paces at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan [Picture: Graeme Main, Crown copyright]
Announcing the contract at the DSEI (Defence Security Equipment International) Conference in London, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Philip Dunne said:
Foxhound gives our Armed Forces enhanced mobility, enhanced protection and enables them to operate in a wide range of environments.
This further £23 million investment will bolster the British Army’s capability far into the future and demonstrates our commitment to provide troops with the battle-winning vehicles they deserve.
There is no better advertisement for the British Defence industry on the international stage than the UK’s Armed Forces using British-built equipment on operations.