USSOCOM awards contract to Polaris for supplying ATVs

OD Newsdesk Published: October 25, 2013, 10:47 AM IST

Polaris Industries, has received a contract from the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to provide MRZR Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles. This contract award spans up to five years, and allows SOCOM to manage their ultra-light tactical mobility needs.

MRZR Lightweight Tactical All Terrain VehiclesMRZR Lightweight Tactical All Terrain Vehicles

The MRZR2 and MRZR4 are CV-22 transportable, multi-configurable off-road platforms, and will be supplied with accessories, spare parts, mechanical and operator training.

"Polaris is proud to supply the U.S. Special Operations Forces with our high-performing MRZR vehicles. As a recognized industry leading original manufacturer of off-road vehicles, Polaris is uniquely positioned to rapidly develop and provide the military with purpose built mobility platforms," said Rich Haddad, GM, Polaris Defense.

The MRZR2 and MRZR4 are CV-22 transportable, multi-configurable off-road platformsThe MRZR2 and MRZR4 are CV-22 transportable, multi-configurable off-road platforms

In August, Polaris was awarded a five-year contract by USSOCOM to provide MV850 ATVs. The MV850 is a single operator ATV platform, designed for the U.S. military and allied forces.

"These platforms are a modular design to meet the demanding needs of U.S. and international special operations, expeditionary and light infantry forces. Both of these vehicles are deployed and in use around the globe, in all of the U.S. military branches and special operations forces along with several allied militaries and special operations forces," said Haddad.