Thursday, February 21, 2013

HDT Storm at IDEX.


I am amazed that what is essentially a trail rig has been selected as the Para-Rescue Vehicle of the future.

I just wonder how its going to fit into the Para-Rescue mission of landing at one location, fighting their way to the objective (up to 50 miles away) and then driving to a pickup point 50 miles in the opposite direction.

Its at IDEX and I'm sure it got plenty of attention from Middle Eastern countries looking for gear for their Special Operations Teams...no doubt DHS is trying to find a way to justify purchasing the same vehicle for their people (not counting the Border Patrol...they already operate a version of it) but the real question is what will the Rangers and Special Forces select for their next ride?