Armored Cars

With crime and conflict escalating in many parts of the world - threatening governments, organizations and individuals - the demand for armored transport is growing. Even in places where it seems stable, there are circumstances in which high-profile people are not safe, and armored vehicles must be a part of their daily lives - in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.



The Armored Group understands that there are some situations and operations that call for unique armored transport unlike anything else available. That's why they will custom-build armored vehicles according to your specifications. They'll armor the chassis of your choice in whatever design is best-suited for where you need it and what you need your armored transport to do.

Of course, they also have an entire line of vehicles already armored and ready to go. All of the military and police vehicles, SWAT tactical vehicles and cash trucks are made by Ford, GM and Chrysler. There's a wide variety of SUV's, like the Ford Excursion, GM Escalade and Chrysler-Dodge Durango. And as for armored sedans, the selection ranges from the Chrysler-Dodge 300M, to the BMW 750LI, to the Ashton Martin DB9.



Considering that vehicles equipped with armor are intended to protect you from attack, The Armored Group anticipates potential damage to the vehicle and makes the process of replacing parts as simple as possible. All new armored cars come with a complete parts manual to help you identify and order replacement parts easily, delivered in a timely manner wherever you live.



So regardless of the vehicle - whether it's a U.S. armored Ford, European armored Humvee, Soviet armored car, fleet of South Africa armored vehicles, or whatever your unique needs may be - you can feel safe and secure knowing you have the highest level of armored protection. And it's provided by a company that custom-builds to suit your specifications today, then goes out of its way to help minimize the headache of making any necessary repairs in the future.

For more than 100 years, armored transport has been protecting those most vulnerable to attack. We've had armored military vehicles for servicemen since the turn of the twentieth century. And transporting valuables in armored cash in transit vehicles started after World War I, when crime was high and the world's wealth needed extra protection. Today armored vehicles are more critical than ever, in service all over the world - from armored police and military vehicles, to SWAT tactical vehicles, to cash in transit vehicles, to armored sedans and armored SUV's.



Obviously, when armies, police units, SWAT teams, banks, retailers, ambassadors, and high-profile politicians, entrepreneurs and celebrities are looking for armored vehicles, they're looking for the safest, highest quality available. That's why organizations and individuals from all over the world choose The Armored Group - providing the highest level of armored transport protection on the market today.



Cash In Transit Vehicles Police officers and military personnel could never protect us as well as they do if they weren't protected themselves by armored police and military vehicles. SWAT teams also engage themselves in especially dangerous situations - high-risk warrants, hostage rescues and armed interventions, terrorism prevention, counter-terrorism and dealing with heavily-armed criminals. The Armored Group delivers the protection they need with armored vehicles specially equipped to defend against attackers - bulletproof and strong enough to withstand other forms of aggressive assault. Their armored car options include rapid deployment vehicles, buses, command centers, prisoner transport vehicles, troop carriers and more.



Cash-in-transit robberies are a problem all over the world. Security guards carrying the cash are often hurt or killed. And the stolen cash is typically used to fund organized crime. That's why so many banks and shops choose The Armored Group to provide them with their cash-in-transit vehicles - vans and trucks specially equipped to resist attempts at robbery or hijacking.

Ambassadors, politicians, entrepreneurs and celebrities can be big targets for many reasons, targeted by large underground organizations or individuals. So whether they're visiting other countries in high-risk areas or simply going back and forth between work and home, ambassadors, politicians, entrepreneurs and celebrities often need armored transport. Armored Sedans and SUV's are the answer, with bulletproof glass and layers of armor inserted underneath the outer skin of the car. So they're inconspicuously protected in an armored vehicle that looks just like any other on the road.



The Armored Group's selection of armored sedans and armored SUV's includes names you know, like the Chrysler-Dodge 300M, BMW 750LI, Ford Excursion and GM Escalade. Plus, Ford, GM or Chrysler make all the police and military vehicles, SWAT tactical vehicles and cash trucks. Or they'll even customize the vehicle of your choice.

So whether you need a fleet of armored Ford vans for your cash in transit company, or an Ashton Martin DB9 for special appearances, this U.S.-based armored car company ensures you the highest level of armored protection in vehicles manufactured by companies you trust.

The Armored Group: armored cars, trucks and cash-in-transit vehicles.

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Garda World Security Corporation, one of the most trusted cash logistics, consulting, investigation and security firms in the world, announced today the introduction of the Garda name in the New York cash logistics market starting in December as part of a six-month nation-wide re-branding campaign.

Garda became the New York market leader in cash logistics with its April 2007 acquisition of AT Systems International Inc., which made Garda North America's second largest cash logistics services provider, with over 9,000 employees and 2,000 vehicles. It became the fifth largest integrated physical security and cash handling firm worldwide on a revenue basis with annualized revenues over CA$1.3 billion. Garda now holds 18% market share in U.S. cash logistics services, in addition to its existing 15% Canadian market share. With the transaction, Garda also became the market leader in Chicago and Los Angeles as well as New York, securing top position in three of the most highly coveted U.S. markets.

"The introduction of our name in the world's leading financial center is a
significant milestone in our plan to establish a competitive nation-wide cash
logistics capability,"

said Garda President and Chief Executive Officer Stephan Cretier.

"Since acquiring AT Systems, we have been working on the consolidation of our
operations, achieving route optimization, and investing in building a highly
efficient national organization providing new technology and solutions to the
banking and retail industries."

Beginning on December 12, 2007, the Garda Logo will replace the AT Systems name familiar in New York City and throughout the Tri-State region. The distinctive new logo will be displayed on the company's fleet of armored cars and other vehicles as well as employee uniforms, cash bags and printed materials. The new branding also incorporates a distinctive new quadrant tagline with the terms "Cash," "Logistics," "Smart," and "Technology" reflecting Garda's strategic vision of smart, highly motivated professionals using advanced technology to deliver outstanding service that enables customers to better manage their operations and grow their businesses...

Full press release: gardaglobal.com

JERUSALEM - Israel has agreed to let Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' security forces receive 25 armored personnel carriers and 1,000 rifles to fight West Bank militants, Israeli government officials said Wednesday, in an effort to bolster the moderate leader ahead of a Mideast conference in the United States next week.

In another gesture to the Palestinians, Israel will begin allowing strawberry and flower exports from the Gaza Strip in an effort to improve the economic situation for the 1.5 million Palestinians living there, Israeli Agriculture Minister Shalom Simchon said.

Israel and the Palestinians on Tuesday received long-awaited invitations to the U.S. conference, where they are expected to relaunch formal negotiations on a final peace agreement. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Tuesday that a peace deal with the Palestinians was possible as early as next year.

Israel authorized the shipment of the Russian armored vehicles, 1,000 rifles and 2 million rounds of ammunition over the objections of Israel's army and internal Shin Bet security service, security officials said.

Security officials fear the vehicles and weapons will fall into the hands of the Hamas militant group, security officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of security concerns.

A Hamas spokesman, Sami Au Zuhri, said the Israeli decision proved Abbas was working "hand in hand with the occupation against (Palestinian) resistance."

"Hamas will remain committed to fight against the occupation and will not give
up,"

Abu Zuhri said.

When Hamas overran Gaza in June, routing Fatah forces loyal to Abbas, the Islamic group captured large quantities of weapons supplied to Fatah by the United States and others with Israeli approval.

Since losing Gaza, Abbas and Fatah have been locked in a low-level struggle with Hamas over control of the West Bank. Because Israel still has large numbers of troops in the West Bank, siding with Fatah, Abbas has the upper hand...

Full story: CJP.org

Police have used their new armoured vehicle for the first time during a raid on a house in Cloverdale this morning.


photo by abc.net.au

The Bearcat was called in to assist police as they entered the property and arrested two men suspected of committing a series of armed robberies.

It is alleged they were responsible for a car jacking in Redcliffe as well as hold ups at a service station and two bottle shops between Friday and Sunday last week.



Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Fyfe says the men traumatised their victims.

Full story: abc.net.au

The GAZ 39371 Vodnik is the Russian answer to the Hum-Vee. "Russian "Hummer"" is the nickname given by people to one of the latest products of the Arzamas automobile plant - the high-mobility multipurpose vehicle GAZ-3937 "Vodnik". The purpose of the vehicle, as well as its appearance resemble those of its American "brother", but "Vodnik" surpasses the "American" in many parameters!

GAZ 3937 "Vodnik" can, for instance, easily overcome water barriers; it has a water-displacing hermetic hull, a 4x4-type chassis, independent suspensions, a centralized system of tire-pressure control and a 475-mm ground clearance - all the necessary features of such a vehicle. GAZ-3937 Vodnik was supposed to be a military-issue vehicle, but time showed that it would find employment in civil life: such a automobile is perfect for use in limited-access areas. The standard undercarriage with a cab can be optionally complemented by different modules with various number of passenger seats and cargo compartments. The seating capacity of GAZ-3937 is 10 people.



The automobiles GAZ-3937 "Vodnik" and its modification GAZ-39371 with allocation of crew ahead represents high-mobile vehicle intended for creation on its base of automobiles of special assignment.

Basis of a construction is modular circuit of construction of the automobile. The welded tank of the automobile has two removable units - front and back. The size limited to the front unit, includes power bay and bay of handle, disjointed hermetic partition.

The back unit represents useful size of the automobile, which can be used for transportation of the people and cargoes, mounting of special equipment and mobile installations. The main advantage of the automobile consists that, due to quick disconnect connection of the back unit and basic flange of tank, the fast replacement of different units on one automobile even in field conditions is possible. Thus, having a number of functional units, one the chassis can fulfil functions of several automobiles:

• Transportation of the people;
• Transportation of cargoes and process equipment in remote areas;
• Execution of functions of technological computers of the fuel and energy complex.
• Transportation of inhabited blocks and other municipal units;

The automobile is calculated on maintenance under following conditions:

• Speed of a wind up to 98 ft/s;
• Temperature of air from a minus 49 °F up to plus 122 °F;
• Relative humidity of air up to 98 % at temperature thus plus 77 °F;
• In conditions of high-mountainous district with height above a sea level up to 14800 ft and with possibility of overcoming of saddle-points of height up to 15300 ft.

The automobile has a disabled drive of front sprockets, hydroamplifier of steering handle, system of heating and conditioning. The installation of a radio and internal intercommunication set is possible.

Independent torsion suspension bracket, system of the centralized swapping of buses, the smooth bottom, large road gleam provide the sure movement of the automobile in conditions of impassability. The hermetic tank allows to overcome water barrier, right in water.. The automobile has a high scale of unification with automobiles of operating production “GAZ” factory, that will provide deadlines by delivering on serial production.



GAZ-3937 "Vodnik" specifications:

• Special equipment
  - Bulletproof windows and tires (Armored GAZ GAZ-3937)
  - An air-conditioning system
  - An autonomous heating-plant
  - Communication means: a radio station and an intercom
  - A radiation meter Overall weight - 6900 kg
• Load capacity - 1500 kg
• Seating capacity: 3+8
• Diesel engine - 175 horsepowers
• Base 3000
• Track width - 2215 mm
• Speed
  - on highway - 112 km/h
  - swimming - 4-5 km/h
  
• Cruising range on highway - 1000 km
• Maximal accessible slope on dry surface - 30 degrees
• Dimensions:
  - height (of the rear module): 2200 mm
  - length (of the hull): 5740 mm
  - width (of the hull): 2625 mm

The Vodnik is an odd design, with a narrow cab and large storage capacity. It is amphibious at a quarter of its offroad speed. The high-mobility multipurpose vehicle "Vodnik" can have its load capacity increased from 1.5 to 2.5 tons, which makes it reasonable to use it for transporting people and cargo in areas of limited access in different spheres of economy, such as oil industry or developing new areas of maintenance of gas conduits and power transmission facilities. This vehicle can be employed in rescue operations in regions of natural disasters, in transporting shift teams, creating favorable conditions in both cold and hot climate areas.

New russian military car - GAZ-3120 "Combat" clearly reminds one of the legendary GAZ-69 manufactured in the 50-s, it is built on the base of the "Ataman" platform.



This military vehicle is meant for those who can be characterized as self-relying and independent persons. The GAZ 3120 "Combat" can climb uphill with up to 30% gradient and negotiate fords with 60 cm depth. This russian off-roader (COMBAT 3120) is an impressive and originally looking motor vehicle for a person who cannot even imagine his or her life without any motion.



Military Diesel Сar GAZ-3120 "Combat" specs:

• Engine - GAZ-5601
• Type - 4 in-line type of diesel with intercooler
• Displacement - 2,134l
• Power - 81 (110) / 3800kW (h. p.) at rpm
• Torque - 250 (25,5) / 2000Nm (kgf/m) at rpm
• Maximum speed - 130km/h
• Negotiable ford depth - 0,6m
• Min. turning radius - 5,1m
• Length - 4300mm
• Width - 1870mm
• Height - 1900mm
• Wheel base - 2350mm
• Ground clearance - 215mm
• Track - 1560mm
• Payload capacity - 550kg
• Number of seats - 5
• Tire size - 225 / 75R16
• GAZ 3120 vehicle weight:
  - Curb weight - 1650kg
  - Gross vehicle weight - 2200kg

All-time AWD ensures excellent cross-country capability, as well increased driving stability and high speed on slippery roads, not to mention a high level of active safety.

Coming soon - new reviews of the GAZ-3120 "Combat"...

"Just one look at an H2 and you know it is a substantial vehicle, one providing an excellent platform for armoring and protecting its occupants,"

explained Gary W. Allen, General Manager, Mobile Security Division of Armor Holdings Mobile Security Division.

"The vehicle's popularity and presence made it an obvious choice for us to highlight O'Gara's capabilities."

Military Products group builds "up-armored" versions of the venerable HMMWV (Humvee) to protect U.S. and foreign troops operating in the world's trouble spots. The more than 2,900 in service are used primarily by military police, scouts, contingency force teams and field commanders for protection against snipers, mines and unpredictable threats.

"We have reports of more than a half dozen incidents: in Afghanistan, in Iraq, in Bosnia, in which our up-armored Humvees have withstood land-mine blasts, protecting the troops inside from major injuries and deaths,"

said Allen.

"And it was our commercial success, with products like the H2, and expertise which attracted the military's attention to provide the reinforced Humvees."

HUMMER H2 production is in the factory here. The vehicles come direct from General Motors and are remanufactured to meet the armoring needs of the individual customer.

The security system on the HUMMER H2 incorporates opaque and transparent armor using overlapping panels and vehicle structure reinforcements to create a protected passenger compartment.

Multi-layered ballistic glass is used containing a polycarbonate inner layer to prevent spalling upon ballistic impact and the front-door windows are fully functional.

All doors, headers, roof rails, pillar posts, floor and roof are armored with ballistic steels or composite armor materials.

The HUMMER H2 is available in different levels of ballistic protection including .44 Magnum, AK-47, assault rifle ball and M193. Security options include runflat-tire inserts, protected fuel tank, dual battery system, intercom and public address system.

"It takes about 20 days of work to produce a HUMMER H2 which meets our basic assault rifle ball level of protection,"

said Allen.

"In addition to the armoring and security equipment, customers can add luxury and convenience items like DVD/video systems, extensive audio systems and wood trim, further personalizing their SUV."

The HUMMER H2 joins the Suburban and Toyota Land Cruisers as O'Gara flagships, models which have proven popular with the company's customers.

The company is well placed to meet global demands with operations in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, France and Germany.

Basic Armor Package:

• Transparent Armor – Multi-layered ballistic glass
• Opaque Armor – Ballistic grade steel and/or aramid fiber armor
• Battery Protection – Ensures continued power supply to help you reach safety
• Computer Protection – Ensures vehicle remains operational after attack
• Suspension Upgrade (as necessary) – Adapts vehicle to best handle its new added weight
• Operable Front Windows – Ensures the form and function necessary for daily use

O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt was acquired August 23, 2001 by Armor Holdings, Inc. which is included in FORBES magazine's 2002 list of "200 Best Small Companies" and a member of the S&P Smallcap 600 Index. The company is a leading manufacturer of security products for law enforcement personnel around the world through its Armor Holdings Products Division and is one of the world's largest passenger vehicle armoring manufacturers through its Mobile Security Division.

Armor Holdings Products manufactures and sells a broad range of high-quality branded law enforcement equipment. Such products include ballistic resistant vests and tactical armor, less-lethal munitions, safety holsters, batons, anti-riot products and a variety equipment...

Visit O'Gara-Hess website www.ogara-hess.com
Armored Hummer 2 reviews by www.theautochannel.com

The Solid design, high passability and reliability of the car GAZ-2330 allow to use him(it) in any, even the most heavy condition. All, to whom was brought control the car, remain under strong impression from earthy remains and sought-after quality this without exaggeration to say "ferocious" machines. The Car in alike degree causes the alive interest as beside managers enterprise to oil branch, so and beside representatives military department.



The Specialist OAO "GAS" is designed car of the special purpose, which satisfies the most high requirements on rational design both externals forms, and interior for cars of such class. The New development answers all working requirements on reliability, safety, ecologies.



On car is installed turbo air-cooled diesel Cummins V-180 (USA) with mechanical gearbox. The Deskside of the car provides installing the more powerful engines by volume 6,0 litres as russian, so and foreign production.

New car GAZ-2330, equipped independent (torsion) by lavaliere all travell about, capable to move both on road of the general use, and off road. The High passability of the car promote the full drive travell about, increased road bright spot and automatic regulation of the pressure in bus. The Car is equiped with hydra by amplifier helmsmen management. Cargo-carrying capacity - 1,5 tons.

The integer of the row of the different awards was awarded On VII Moscow International car exhibition "MIMS-2002" car GAZ-2330, including in nomination "Best special car".