SOCOM introduces beefed-up Polaris all-terrain vehicle
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The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has taken a delivery of around 700 purpose-designed all terrain vehicles (ATVs) under a US$10.282 million contract with Polaris Industries awarded in April 2004. The resulting vehicle, now known as the Sportsman MV7, has advanced features with a speed of above 100 km/hr on a sealed road.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2005
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Israel Defense Force demonstrates Mountain Rose
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The author examines the Israel Defense Force's testing of its new militarized cellular phone communications system Mountain Rose. Topics include military communications, wireless telephones, and use of encryption technology.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2003
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Hostage rescue system deliveries begin
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The Royal Jordanian Special Forces Brigade's counter-terrorism division, Unit 71, recieves the first of two KADDB/Jankel AB2 hostage rescue system vehicles.
Publication Name: Jane's International Defense Review
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0020-6512
Year: 2001
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