U.S. Department of State Selects Battelle to Build Armored Ford Expeditions

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Department of State (DoS), on behalf of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), to develop a purpose-built armored vehicle design by modifying existing commercial items and deliver four prototype armored Ford Expedition vehicles with distinct requirements for protection missions.
“Battelle is proud to bring its depth of engineering skills to DSS and other government agencies seeking armored vehicles manufactured in the United States” > > Tweet this The armored Ford Expedition design will be the first purpose-built domestic vehicle armor package Battelle has designed, according to Sara Kuczek, the company’s Ground Systems Division Manager.
“Battelle is proud to bring its depth of engineering skills to DSS and other government agencies seeking armored vehicles manufactured in the United States,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to supporting DSS, in collaboration with Ford, building upon its long-standing history of innovation and well-known reputation as a global leader in the truck market,” Kuczek said.