STREIT Group is an armoured vehicle manufacturer, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. As of 2019, Streit maintains "12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide",[1] employing "a workforce of more than 2,000 people".[2]
Streit produces Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury, and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. Streit's vehicles undergo STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.
History[edit]
The group was founded in 1992 by Guerman Goutorov.[2]
In September 2015, STREIT USA was fined $3.5m for illegal export of armored vehicles to Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria and some other countries without required licenses from Commerce Department.[3]
In a newspaper report published in 2016, the RCMP said that it was investigating the Canadian subsidiary over possible sanctions violations in the Sudan, in its sale of 30 Typhoon armoured trucks.[4]
In July 2019, STREIT vehicles had been seen in the Sudan, and Canadian activists were concerned about their use in the War in Darfur.[4]
In Eurosatory 2022, STREIT announced that a manufacturing facility is being set up in Uganda.[5]
Leadership[edit]
In July 2019, "Canadian businessman" Guerman Goutorov was identified as the company's CEO.[4]
Vehicles[edit]
Streit design[edit]
- STREIT Group Cougar[4] based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis[6]
- STREIT Group Spartan based on the Ford F-550 chassis[7]
- STREIT Group Typhoon, 4x4 or 6x6 MRAP[4]
KrAZ built armoured vehicles[edit]
The following armoured vehicles are either built under license or are built with Streit assistance:
- KrAZ Spartan (Спартан) - 4×4, based on Ford F550
- KrAZ Cougar (Кугар)[21] - 4×4, based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79
- KrAZ-ASV Panther (Пантер) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233 or KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-MPV Shrek One (Шрек) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233
- KrAZ Feona (Фіона) - 6×6 MRAP based on KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-6322 Raptor (Раптор) - 6×6
- KrAZ Hurricane (Ураган) - 8×8 MRAP based on KrAZ H27.3 (KrAZ-7634)
- KrAZ Convoy (Конвой) - 4×4/6×6/8×8 armored chassis cab/flatbed
Global subsidiaries or licensees[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "STREIT Group". LinkedIn.
- ^ a b "STREIT Group Corporate History".
- ^ "Commerce levies $3.5m fine for illegal armored vehicle exports". www.americanshipper.com. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- ^ a b c d e "Canadian maker of military vehicles for Sudan operates beyond reach of Ottawa's rules". The Globe and Mail Inc. 16 July 2019.
- ^ "At Eurosatory 2022 Streit Group announces opening of new facility in Uganda to produce armored vehicles | Defense News July 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year".
- ^ "KrAZ Kuguar Light armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
- ^ "KrAZ Spartan Armored personnel carrier". Military-Today.com. ARG.
- ^ "Fiona Streit Group KrAZ 6x6 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier". Army Recognition. 4 January 2019.
- ^ Guy Martin (29 July 2022). "Museveni opens new armoured vehicle factory in Uganda". Defenceweb.co.za. Johannesburg, South Africa. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
External links[edit]
- Official page
- Emirati firm Streit bags armoured vehicle deal in Conakry, Africa Intelligence, June 20, 2023 (requires free registration)