Latest video footage circulating on Russian social media seems to substantiate a brand new cargo of Streit Group-manufactured armored automobiles delivered to Russian forces.
One outstanding Russian army blogger, going by the identify Voennyi Osvedomitel, mentioned: “Presumably, a batch of assorted armored automobiles of unknown origin, based mostly on the Toyota Land Cruiser, was bought for the Russian Armed Forces. These armored automobiles could also be from the UAE or South Africa.”
The video exhibits greater than 20 automobiles based mostly on modified Toyota Land Cruiser and Ford F-550 platforms, particularly figuring out Spartan SUT, Cobra, and Cougar fashions from the UAE-based producer Streit Group.
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The movies come amid heightened scrutiny over arms transactions involving Russia, because the battle in Ukraine continues. It stays unclear if the automobiles have been acquired immediately from Streit Group or procured via a third-party nation. Nonetheless, Streit Group has beforehand offered automobiles to varied nations and promoted these armored fashions at worldwide protection exhibitions. Some pictures from previous expos and stockpiles reportedly present tons of of comparable automobiles.
The current arrival provides to an array of armored automobiles recognized to be in Russian arms. Notably, Streit Group has a observe document of supplying modified armored automobiles utilized by personal army contractors, akin to Wagner Group. In previous partnerships, Streit Group collaborated with Russia’s Navy-Industrial Firm (VPK), designing the Condor/VPK-Ural armored automobiles for Wagner operatives in battle zones.
Whereas particulars in regards to the newest cargo are sparse, this example highlights ongoing complexities within the arms market amid sanctions and international arms management insurance policies.
