The Saudi Border Guard is now operating the Mobile Land Systems (MSL) Caprivi Mk3 mine-resistance ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle, a photograph released by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on 10 April confirmed.
The photograph showed a single Caprivi Mk3 during an event to raise awareness about security in the southern Saudi city of Jizan.
The Caprivi is the first MRAP-type vehicle known to be used by the border guard, which is playing a significant role in trying to secure the kingdom's southern border during the current conflict with Yemeni rebels. It generally uses soft-skinned vehicles, but has also been seen operating Terradyne Gurkha armoured patrol vehicles, which are built on Ford F-450 or F-550 chassis.
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The photograph showed a single Caprivi Mk3 during an event to raise awareness about security in the southern Saudi city of Jizan.
The Caprivi is the first MRAP-type vehicle known to be used by the border guard, which is playing a significant role in trying to secure the kingdom's southern border during the current conflict with Yemeni rebels. It generally uses soft-skinned vehicles, but has also been seen operating Terradyne Gurkha armoured patrol vehicles, which are built on Ford F-450 or F-550 chassis.
http://www.janes.com/article/69500/saudi-border-guards-now-using-caprivi-mraps