MRZR Alpha ATVs readied for UAE SOCOM

The MRZR Alpha LTATV was initially designed for the US SOF. (Polaris Government and Defense)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is set to become the first international customer for Polaris Government and Defense’s 4×4 MRZR Alpha light tactical all-terrain vehicle (LTATV).

According to the social media pages of Polaris’ in-country distributor, Specialised Sports Equipment (SSE), employees in the UAE are training to “serve the customer prior to delivery of the product”.

SSE was unavailable to comment on the procurement, at the time of publication, but a spokesperson for Polaris confirmed to Janes that “Polaris has supplied our first Alphas into the Middle East through Specialised Sports Equipment in the UAE”.

“SSE is fully trained on our military platforms to provide localised support to our customers in the region, including parts support, operator training, and mechanic certification courses,” the statement continued.

Polaris was able to confirm the purchase was a direct sale but was unable to comment on the customer, number of vehicles to be delivered, and timelines involved.

Defence sources suggested to Janes