Ghana looks for wheeled action
Ghana’s army is looking to procure new wheeled armoured vehicles to upgrade its mobile warfare capability.
The goal is to introduce vehicles that will mechanise around five infantry battalions, a Ghana Army high-ranking officer recently told Shephard.
The service is carrying out the planning phase for the acquisition, the source added. It is unclear what kind of configuration they want for the vehicles and they could not state the numbers being considered, but the interest is likely to be in 4x4 or 6x6 designs, Shephard understands.
The service’s existing armoured fleet includes wheeled armoured vehicles such as Piranha I
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
More from Land Warfare
-
![US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades]()
US Army pursues 600 ISV-Hs to boost mobility and sustainment for manoeuvre brigades
The ISV-H is likely to feature commercial solutions and advanced technologies while providing mobility, transportability and onboard and exportable power to support tactical operations.
-
![HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward]()
HIMARS rising: sales, industrial cooperation and missile tests are driving the weapon forward
Australia's milestone Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System test and a wave of fresh contracts and production ramp-ups highlight the building momentum behind long-range strike systems globally, with HIMARS leading the way.
-
![India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal]()
India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer deal
The localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.
