The Foxhound

Formaplex is growing – we’ve opened a new facility in Horndean, Hampshire, which is not far from our main state-of-the-art injection-mould and composite tooling site in Havant. We’ve expanded our operations base to support the manufacture of the MOD Foxhound project.

The Foxhound is a new light protected military patrol vehicle and we’ve been awarded a contract by Force Protection Europe to supply 200 of the blast-proof units. The Foxhound provides unprecedented levels of protection for troops facing the threat of IEDS and other forms of attack.

We have invested £1 million in the new facility, which will employ 35 staff and whose primary focus is the supply of the Foxhounds. The vehicles have been designed and developed in the UK and will replace the Snatch Land Rover. We will supply fully machined protective pods with fitted doors and armour.

The modular design enables the central protected pod to be changed to suit different missions, such as patrol, fire support or protected logistics. The vehicle is also designed for exceptional manoeuvrability, so it’s equally as effective in the tight confines of built-up urban areas as it is on difficult terrain.

The Formaplex Foxhound facility is up and running and is an excellent addition to our existing sites. It’s great to be working on the Foxhounds, which help save lives and are a very important addition to the military vehicle portfolio.

To find out more about Formaplex products and services, contact us on +44 (0) 2392 499276 or info@formaplex.com.