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The US defense company Textron Systems has resumed production of Mobile Strike Force Vehicles (MSFV), an armored platform that has not been manufactured since 2019, with 65 vehicles scheduled for delivery to Ukraine.
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According to a June 14 announcement by Textron Systems, the vehicles are being assembled at the company’s facility in Louisiana as part of a contract funded through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) under the US Foreign Military Sales program.
“Sixty-five MSFVs will be delivered to Ukraine to support its defense ground forces, providing enhanced protection and maneuverability on the battlefield,” Textron Systems said in a statement. The company added that restarting the production line required months of preparation, coordination, and manufacturing readiness efforts.
The contract is valued at $163.4 million and includes one year of spare parts support. Work is expected to be completed by November 30, 2028.
The MSFV is an upgraded version of the M1117 Guardian armored security vehicle, which is already in service with the Ukrainian military. The platform was originally developed for the Afghan National Army and was last produced around 2019 before production was halted.
Compared with the standard M1117, the MSFV features an extended hull, additional armor protection, and enhanced blast resistance. While some variants can carry up to 10 personnel, it remains unclear which configuration Ukraine will receive.
The vehicle is powered by a Cummins QSL 365 diesel engine paired with an Allison 3500SP six-speed automatic transmission. It is equipped with all-wheel drive and a central tire inflation system.
The base M1117 platform weighs approximately 13.4 metric tons, reaches speeds of up to 101 km/h, and is armed with a 40 mm Mk19 automatic grenade launcher and a 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun. The contract also covers spare parts, specialized tools, and testing equipment alongside the vehicles themselves.
Earlier, Ukraine received nearly 100 million cubic meters of US LNG via Poland—enough to supply around 700,000 households for one winter month. According to Naftogaz, total US LNG deliveries this year could reach up to 1 billion cubic meters as Kyiv seeks to strengthen energy security amid continued Russian attacks on critical infrastructure.
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