#ricardo #generaldynamics #gdlsfpe #foxhoundvehicle #foxhound #vehicle #shoreham #sussex #automotive #engineering #manufacturing Ricardo has received an order from General Dynamics Land Systems-Force Protection Europe (GDLS-FPE), for the assembly of 76 additional Foxhound vehicles, bringing the total number ordered to date by the UK Ministry of Defence to 376.
Arguably the world’s most agile and best-protected vehicles in their weight class, Foxhounds are assembled by Ricardo at a purpose-designed production line at its special vehicle facility in Shoreham, Sussex.
Ricardo CEO Dave Shemmans said: “The Foxhound is exactly the right vehicle for British forces, providing what commanders on the ground in Afghanistan are describing as ‘an enormous leap forward’ in capability. This vehicle, which has the potential to save many lives, has resulted from our very successful contract with prime contractor General Dynamics.”
Ricardo’s director of manufacturing operations Mark Barge, added: “Production of the Foxhound is already well under way. Together with our work for premium vehicle customers such as Bugatti, McLaren and the motor-sports industry — up to and including Formula One teams — Ricardo has an enviable track record of manufacturing exceptional products.”