Polaris has received a $14.6-million contract to provide DAGOR light tactical vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.
The deal covers the system’s transport, expeditionary reconnaissance, and cargo variants for enhanced mobility, stealth in complex terrain, and larger payload capacity.
The vehicles will be accompanied by spare parts, mission accessories, tool kits, and technical manuals.
The Victoria-based company will also deliver in-country sustainment and driver training services for the fleet’s future operators.
Related assets to complete the contract will be engineered and produced locally, with the integrations to be facilitated at the firm’s center in Melbourne.
“We are proud to provide this capability for Australian personnel,” Polaris Australia Government and Defense Sales and Operation Manager Michael Cannell stated.
“The DAGOR all-terrain vehicle will allow teams to move faster, carry more and significantly reduce combat fatigue by navigating complex terrain otherwise covered on foot.”
“Polaris Australia will also provide in-country sustainment, leveraging the global presence of Polaris as these vehicles deploy globally.”
‘Force Multiplier’
The DAGOR is a four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle that can carry up to nine personnel or payloads weighing a total of 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms).
It measures 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) long and is capable of sling-load and low-velocity airdrop. Users can also transport the platform via a CH-47 Chinook helicopter and the C-17 Globemaster III and C-130 Hercules airlifters.
The vehicle is powered by a JP8 turbo diesel engine and a 24-volt auxiliary terminal for a top speed of 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) per hour and a range of 805 kilometers (500 miles).
“Collaboration within the global defence community is critical to mission success and equipment commonality helps enable interoperability among joint forces,” Polaris Government and Defense VP Nick Francis commented on the latest award.
“Polaris military vehicles have become force multipliers for expeditionary forces by extending mission range while mitigating operator fatigue and increasing mission readiness and capability.”
