Roshel has signed an agreement with Singapore’s ST Engineering to produce the ExtremV amphibious all-terrain vehicle in Canada.
The ExtremV is a key candidate for Canada’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement program, which seeks a replacement for the aging BV206 fleet for military and emergency response teams.
Roshel will lead the vehicle’s domestic production and engage Canadian-owned businesses to procure key components.
“Inclusion of indigenous partners is a vital part of our approach to building long-term, locally rooted capabilities in Canada’s North,” the Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer stated following the signing of the agreement at CANSEC 2025 in Ottawa.
“This partnership is not just about mobility. It is about building Canadian content, creating jobs, and ensuring that the equipment we deploy in critical regions is developed by those who understand the operational environment best.”
Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement Program
A total of 170 vehicles are required under the program in four variants: command post, troop carrying, cargo and equipment carrying, and ambulance.
The procurement is intended to enhance the Canadian military’s troop-carrying capacity in the Arctic, as troops have to rely on snowmobiles and light all-terrain vehicles due to the limited availability of the BV206.
The current platforms have an inferior troop and cargo-carrying capacity and lack amphibious capabilities and environmental protection for the crew.
Moreover, they are not designed for year-long use, forcing the military to rely on limited and costly air medical services.
ExtremV
Based on the Bronco vehicle family, the ExtremV has been designed for extreme weather and complex terrain, including snow, ice, deserts, and water.
The tracked vehicle’s payload capacity of 4,000 kilograms (8,818 pounds) is almost double that of the BV206, and its maximum gradeability — the ability to climb slopes — of 45 degrees is superior to the BV206’s 31 degrees.
Additional advantages are in speed and range: 60 kilometers (37.28 miles) per hour versus 50 kilometers (31 miles) per hour and 350 kilometers (217 miles) versus 330 kilometers (205 miles), respectively.
