URO, Vehículos Especiales S.A. (UROVESA) has announced a partnership with EPE New Zealand for the New Zealand Ministry of Defence’s (NZ MoD) Protected Mobility Capability Project (PMCP). UROVESA is a Spanish manufacturer of specialist military vehicles.
“In our extensive, international experience, one of the key factors in ensuring customer satisfaction and the operational capabilities of our vehicles is having a strong local partner. In this case, the background of EPE NZ adds real value, given it has more than 15 years of experience providing technical service support to New Zealand Defence agencies, through multiple active contracts, and a team with not only a technical background but also military expertise. This reinforces our proximity to the client and the high quality of our customer service delivery," UROVESA’s CEO and President Justo Sierra stated.
The NZ MoD signed a contract with UROVESA back in November 2024 to replace part of NZDF’s existing operational utility vehicle fleets. UROVESA will deliver 40 new medium VAMTAC CK3 vehicles and 20 light VAMTAC ST5 vehicles. These vehicles enhance operational effectiveness and safety, in a range of mission environments.
“We are excited about this long-term contract, which, alongside our existing prime contracts and MSAs with New Zealand’s Defence agencies, will enable us to continue supplying and supporting the NZDF in the future," General Manager of EPE New Zealand Andy Cross said.
Based in Wellington, EPE NZ will provide their local experience and comprehensive support for the fleet’s introduction. They operate from their headquarters and Maintenance and Supply Hub near Trentham Military Camp and possess existing contracts under five Defence Master Service Agreements (MSA). EPE will undergo specialised training from UROVESA, expanding their facilities to further the support provided by its Through Life Support team.