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Algerian National People’s Army acquires Navistar Defense MaxxPro MRAP

Darek Liam by Darek Liam
January 14, 2019 - Updated on January 9, 2020
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The Algeria National People’s Army’s (ANP’s) has acquired Navistar Defense MaxxPro mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs).

The acquisition was confirmed on 10 January through a video footage published on Twitter by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense.

The released footage shows the Navistar Defence Maxxpro MRAPs being used during a live fire exercise.

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The Maxxpro MRAPs are service with the 116th regiment of the operational maneuvers RMO of the ANP. So far, it is not yet ascertained how many units the ANP purchases.

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The MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) was designed by American company Navistar International’s subsidiary Navistar Defense along with the Israeli Plasan Sasa, a vehicle armouring company.

ANP/ Le dernier reportage sur le 116ème RMO des Forces Spéciales a permis de voir le MRAP MaxxPro de Navistar en utilisation chez les opérateurs. #AlgerianArmy pic.twitter.com/cP70NyGxgT

— ALN54DZ (@Aln54Dz) January 11, 2019


The MaxxPro MRAP is built to withstand ballistic arms fire, mine blasts, IEDs, and other emerging threats. Its V-shaped hull helps deflect blasts out and away from the crew and its armoring can be customized to meet any mission requirement.

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