Visit the IST team at stand number SP9 – SP11 (stand shared with NP Aerospace)
Integrated Survivability Technologies (IST), the recently announced joint venture between Force Protection and NP Aerospace (NPA), will be unveiling the Wolfhound heavy tactical support vehicle at DVD, which takes place at Millbrook on June 24 and 25.
The UK MoD has ordered 97 Wolfhounds, which are a support vehicle variant of the acclaimed Force Protection Mastiff armoured troop carrier. Deliveries will begin in September of this year.
IST will have a presence on the NPA display at DVD. Also featured at DVD will be three other vehicles supplied to UK MoD by Force Protection and integrated by NPA. They are the Mastiff 6 x 6 and Ridgback 4 x 4 MRAPs, both of which are in service with UK Armed Forces, and the Buffalo route clearance vehicle, which has been ordered by UK MoD.
Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, Inc, said, “We are pleased with the successful launch of IST and excited about the integral role we are playing for the UK MoD effort through this joint venture. Additionally, we’re delighted to be able to showcase these exceptional vehicles at DVD and are looking forward to the opportunity that the event provides for us to talk with a broad spectrum of the customer community.”
Roger Medwell, Managing Director of NP Aerospace, said, “The establishment of IST has provided an exciting opportunity for NPA and Force Protection to build on what is already a strong and productive relationship.”
Mike Linton, Managing Director of IST, said “The exceptional blast protection provided by the Mastiff and Ridgback has made them the troops’ vehicles of choice. We are confident that the Wolfhound will prove just as effective, while the establishment of IST will enhance the support capabilities we provide to MoD.”
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For more information or if you’d like to interview senior Force Protection or IST staff during DVD
please contact Victoria Bailey / Nick Johnstone at CMS Strategic Tel: +44 (0)20 8748 9797
Email: victoria.bailey@cmsstrategic.com