At Eurosatory, Paris, 2026 – Defense organizations, security agencies, and government fleet managers faced a common challenge: how to modernize fleet capabilities quickly while managing budgets, procurement timelines, and long-term support requirements.

To address these demands, RMA Special Vehicles (RMA SV), in partnership with Ford Global Fleet Sales (FGFS), showcased a range of modified Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tactical vehicle solutions built on proven Ford platforms. Combining commercial vehicle reliability with mission-specific engineering, the partnership demonstrated a practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional military vehicle procurement.

Meeting Modern Operational Requirements

Traditional military vehicles often involve lengthy acquisition cycles, specialized supply chains, and high lifecycle costs. By contrast, COTS platforms enable organizations to accelerate deployment while benefiting from established reliability, serviceability, and parts availability.

Using Ford’s global vehicle range as a foundation, RMA SV transforms commercial platforms into mission-ready solutions tailored for defense, security, emergency response, and specialist operational requirements.

Tactical Solutions for Diverse Missions

The vehicles showcased at Eurosatory highlighted how commercially based platforms can be adapted to support a wide range of operational requirements.

• The Ford Everest Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) demonstrated a versatile solution for command and control, mobile surveillance, counter-UAS operations, and secure personnel transport. Combining off-road capability with enhanced operational features, it provides a flexible platform for security and defense missions.
  
  
• The Ford Ranger Super Duty Defense Upgrade showcased a robust tactical mobility platform capable of supporting reconnaissance, rapid response, and light troop deployment. Built on Ford’s latest heavy-duty architecture, the vehicle offers increased payload capability and mission-system integration potential for demanding operational environments.
  
  
• For logistics and specialist support applications, the Ford F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab demonstrated the adaptability required for command vehicles, communications platforms, emergency response units, and high-payload transport solutions.
  
  
• Completing the display was an All-Electric Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) designed for highly maneuverable personnel and equipment transport. Its compact footprint, quiet operation, and transportability make it particularly suited to constrained environments and forward-operating scenarios.
  
  Together, these vehicles showcased RMA SV’s ability to design, engineer, validate, and integrate mission-specific solutions, while retaining the advantages of commercially supported vehicle platforms. The display generated strong interest throughout Eurosatory, with visitors particularly drawn to the combination of tactical capability, commercial platform reliability, and global support infrastructure offered through the RMA SV and FGFS partnership.

Global Support Beyond Vehicle Delivery

Vehicle capability is only one part of a successful fleet program. Long-term operational readiness also depends on reliable sourcing, technical expertise, training, after-sales support, and lifecycle management.

FGFS complements RMA SV’s engineering capabilities through global vehicle sourcing, export management, fleet delivery, technical training, and after-sales support across multiple markets. This integrated approach helps customers reduce procurement complexity, accelerate deployment, and maximize the long-term value of fleet investments, giving fleet operators confidence that they have a trusted partner throughout the entire vehicle lifecycle.