U.K MoD To Strengthen Foxhound Fleet With New Vehicles

The U.K Ministry of defense has ordered 25 additional Foxhound vehicles at a cost of £30million. In 2010, the MoD ordered for 200 Foxhound vehicles which were purchased for £180million and an additional 100 were ordered in 2011 as part of a £400m package which included counter-IED equipment for troops in Afghanistan. Peter Luff, The Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, said, "Foxhound's cutting-edge technology gives our troops the ability to engage with Afghan civilians, as they must, whilst benefiting from a high level of protection. This is another example of how the MOD, having balanced the budget, is now able to confidently spend money on the equipment that our personnel really need". Foxhound provides unique levels of blast protection against the threats faced by troops on the front line it has a top speed of 113km/h. The engine can also be removed and replaced can drive away from an ambush on only three wheels. The 4th Mechanized Brigade will replace 12th Mechanized Brigade when they deploy on Op HERRICK 17 in October 2012. It is in support of the Afghan National Army's 3/215 Brigade and the Afghan National Police in their mission to bring security and stability.