Polaris Government and Defense has been awarded a contract to provide its DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicles to Romania.
More than 50 of the off-road and internally transportable vehicles will deliver enhanced tactical mobility to Romanian Armed Forces for current and emerging threats.
Romania, a NATO member country, will receive the vehicles via the U.S. government’s foreign military sales (FMS) program, which seeks to build up forces and allies around the world, most recently with an emphasis in the European Command (EUCOM).
Further, the contract also includes upfit and spare parts for the vehicles as well as operator and maintenance training, which will be conducted in-country by Polaris field service representatives.
DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicles
Proven and reliable DAGOR ultralight tactical vehicles provide exceptional off-road mobility, payload and transportability – carrying warfighters and their gear, for a total payload of up to 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms).
Worth mentioning, DAGOR uses a readily available commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) driveline, controls and components like a diesel/JP8 engine selected for its ideal combination of power, weight and size.
Also, the DAGOR has a flexible and modular design that allows it to fulfill numerous missions and be reconfigured with shifting environments and evolving threats.
The open design of the cargo bed maximizes loading space, flexibility and access for mission-essential equipment.
And, an increased ride height – even at full payload – provides better obstacle clearance and improves off-road mobility.
Undeniably, interoperability is critical in today’s conflicts, and the Polaris DAGOR provides platform commonality to the special mission community, with customers around the world including U.S. forces, Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM), multiple European militaries and additional global forces.
Polaris military vehicles have become force multipliers for expeditionary forces by extending mission range while mitigating operator fatigue and increasing mission readiness and capability.
DAGOR’s unique design and use of commercial components allows for ease of operation, maintenance and sustainment in support of combat operations.
The vehicle can also be rapidly deployed and maintains airdrop, sling-load and internal tactical air transportability on CH-47 and CH-53 helicopters as well as internal transport aboard C-130 Hercules.
Polaris delivers a unique offering to Romanian Armed Forces – the company’s expertise in off-road mobility produces military vehicles that are designed for austere environments, allowing Romanian warfighters to travel through harsher off-road conditions at full payload at a faster pace than any other vehicles in this class.
Besides, the Romanian Armed Forces also have Polaris MV850 all-terrain vehicles and MRZR turbo diesel ultralight all-terrain vehicles.
About Polaris Government and Defense – Polaris Government and Defense vehicles are forged from 65 years of off-road innovation and leadership.
The commercial prowess and innovative culture of Polaris are leveraged to deliver unique value to government entities and military forces worldwide.
This dedicated division provides highly capable, simple to use, and affordable mobility platforms and vehicles that are readily available through easy procurement channels and supported through lifecycle training, service and maintenance from Polaris – the original equipment manufacturer.
Source: https://military.polaris.com/en-us/news/romania-orders-polaris-dagor-ultralight-tactical-vehicles/
