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Australia often gets called in to lend the British military a bit of a hand -- and we'll be marking some of those occasions with a minute's silence at 11am on November 11's Remembrance Day.
But it seems that storied tradition carries over into our vehicle expertise, with the Aussie-designed and engineered Ford Ranger ute being chosen by the UK Ministry of Defence for roles with the British Army, Navy, Air Force and the ministry itself.
Ford in Britain will supply 104 of the entry-trim Ranger XL, with dual-range four-wheel drive and a variety of cab and body configurations, with an expected enlistment run of five to seven years. Though the number may seem low, the role will be a great showcases for the Ranger's abilities.
The Australian design and engineering have already resulted in the Ranger winning the 2013 International Pick-Up Award, and the MoD says the vehicle's qualities make it ideal for a wide spectrum of uses.
"Some will be used by service security patrols guarding military establishments, and others will be converted for mountain rescue," MoD program manager Steve O’Leary says.
"The Ranger was selected as it is more than able to fulfil the required role in terms of off-road mobility and payload, and also for the value for money it offers."
This reporter is on Twitter: @KarlaPincott
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