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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Texarkana urges Congress to support Red River Army Depot with newly passed resolution
TEXARKANA, Tx. (KTAL/KMSS) – The City of Texarkana isn't staying quiet when it comes to protecting one of the region's most vital resources. City leaders voted to back the Red River Army Depot (RRAD), and now they're calling on Congress and the Department of Defense to do the same. The city took to Facebook to announce it had unanimously passed a resolution urging Congress and the Department of Defense to protect and support Red River Army Depot. RRAD is a U.S. Army logistics and maintenance facility located near Texarkana. It plays a key role in the repair, remanufacturing, and overhaul of military vehicles and equipment, primarily tactical wheeled vehicles like Humvees, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and more. According to the city, loss or reduction of RRAD's operations would weaken military readiness and have a catastrophic impact on the community members who rely on it. 'Loss or reduction of RRAD's operations would weaken military readiness and have a devastating impact on thousands of employees, families, and businesses who rely on its continued success throughout the Four States Region.' A report from the Texas Comptroller's Office highlights the importance of RRAD to the area, estimating the depot brings in a staggering $1.6 billion in annual economic impact and supports jobs across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma City of Texarkana, Texas Mayor Bob Bruggeman emphasizes that preserving RRAD means supporting the community, the economy, and the men and women who protect the nation. For more information, contact Communications Manager Brooke Stone at (903) 798-3901 or Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Grimes County Sheriff gets upgrade for high-risk operations
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Grimes County Sheriff's Office has a spiffy new vehicle to help fight crime! The agency has recently acquired a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP). This vehicle will be used by its Tactical and Containment Team (TACT) for high-risk operations and will also assist in high water rescues during severe weather events. This comes after the Sheriff's Office was accepted into the 1033 Program last November, also known as the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) from the Department of Defense. This federal program was established under the 1997 National Defense Authorization Act, and allows state and local law enforcement agencies to receive surplus military equipment to enhance public safety and emergency response. The Sheriff's Office says its new MRAP will receive custom decals in the near future in order to match the agency's branding and to enhance its visibility within the community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukrainian Defence Industry to manufacture Canadian Roshel Senator armoured vehicles
Ukrainian Defence Industry, also known as Ukroboronprom, a strategic manufacturer of weapons and military hardware in Ukraine, has signed an agreement with the Canadian company Roshel to establish joint production of armoured vehicles. Source: Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin on Telegram Details: The agreement covers the production of the Roshel Senator MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles. Smetanin stated that the Ukrainian company will receive the necessary technical documentation and components for vehicle production. Quote from Smetanin: "Manufacturing this equipment in Ukraine will significantly speed up its delivery to combat units. It will also strengthen the Ukrainian economy and provide domestic producers with access to advanced technologies." Background: On 15 February, Ukrainian Defence Industry signed a memorandum of understanding with the Danish company Weibel Scientific. Ukrainian Defence Industry and the French company Thales International SAS, specialising in the development of information systems for the aerospace and defence sectors, signed an agreement to create a joint venture. In June 2024, Thales announced the signing of three agreements with Ukrainian defence companies to cooperate on electronic warfare, air defence systems, radar technology and drones. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
