Mexico has decided to include the Senator MRAP armored vehicles, manufactured by the Canadian company Roshel, in its arsenal after successful tests carried out by military and police forces.
The decision comes at a time of increasing threats linked to organized crime, which has pushed the country to invest in safer mobility solutions for its operations.
Developed on the Ford F-550 chassis, the model excelled during the evaluations carried out towards the end of last year. Contrary to previous information, the vehicle does not use a RAM platform. The approval after the tests indicates that the Mexican government is seeking reliable equipment for operations in high-risk situations, characterized by ambushes and attacks with light weapons.
Designed for multiple functions, the Senator can be used for troop transport, patrolling and internal security missions. The modular structure allows the vehicle to be adapted to operational needs, while the use of a commercial chassis facilitates large-scale production and speeds up deliveries — a critical factor in emergency fleet procurement.
The vehicle is already widely used in recent conflicts, especially in Ukraine, where thousands of units have been delivered and put into use in various missions, such as evacuating the wounded and transporting troops. With reinforced armor and a raised structure that reduces the effect of explosions, the Senator belongs to the MRAP category, developed to increase the protection and survivability of personnel in combat.
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Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @NoahGairn | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors
r/RoshelArmor catches the wildest stuff sometimes that I miss. Senators being trialed in Mexico. OG post. pic.twitter.com/hA5prF6Psu
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