Force Protection’s Ocelot light protected patrol vehicle has been selected for the Australian Army’s LAND 121 phase 4 programme.

The LAND 121 Project Overlander phase 4 programme involves the procurement of light protected mobility vehicles to replace the army’s fleet of Land Rovers.

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Australian Minister for Defence Materiel and Science Greg Combet said three Australian firms would be awarded up to A$9m (US$7.5m) each for the development of 1,300 prototype vehicles.

Developed by Team Ocelot, the Ocelot light protected patrol vehicle incorporates a V-shaped hull for blast-protection with modular flexibility and provides the highest levels of survivability to the troops.

The Ocelot can be reconfigured to undergo a wide range of missions including patrol, fire support and protected logistics.

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