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Vehicle Acquisition·ULTV

US Marines Order 70+ MRZR Alphas

1 source · first reported Yesterday

via Defence Blog

The U.S. Marine Corps has placed its first order for more than 70 MRZR Alpha ultra-light tactical vehicles under a new contract with Polaris Government and Defense. The vehicles will come with mission-specific accessories and over half will be able to export 5 kilowatts of electrical power. This contract marks the first buy of the Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle (ULTV) program.

Why it matters

The acquisition of MRZR Alphas enhances the Marine Corps' tactical mobility and power generation capabilities, supporting expeditionary operations. This contract also signifies the initial implementation of the ULTV program, aimed at providing lightweight, versatile vehicles for various military tasks.

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