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LADSON, S.C., Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Force Protection Inc.'s Australian subsidiary has delivered two Ocelot protected light mobility vehicle variants to the government for testing and evaluation.
The evaluation will be part of the Australian government's Land 121 Phase 4 program for military vehicle purchases.
Force Protection is one of three concerns bidding on a 1,300 vehicle contract.
"We're very confident our design and manufacturing team have produced the most highly protected and agile vehicle of its size and weight available on today's market," said Michael Moody, Force Protection Inc. chairman and chief executive officer. "Every Ocelot has a V-shaped spine running the length of the vehicle, which protects the occupants and also its critical components from mine and blast threats.
"On top of the V-spine is an integrated pod which can be configured for a variety of mission roles, such as the utility and command variants we have delivered, plus a protected patrol variant and even a special weapons variant.
"Local suppliers and South Australian government representatives have been extremely positive about working with us to manufacture the Ocelot in Australia and we know we can build a world-class vehicle utilizing the best of Australian military and automotive manufacturing expertise and know-how," he said.
Force Protection Inc. has headquarters in South Carolina. Its Australian subsidiary, Force Protection Australasia Pty Ltd., delivered the vehicles Wednesday to the Monegeetta Proving Grounds in Victoria.
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