Vehicle Conversions and Military products
A core strength of Ricardo’s Defence Systems and Technologies Group is the development and production of low-volume niche and special vehicles for applications such as peacekeeping, rapid deployment, border control and specialist policing. 
Ricardo has significant experience in the conversion of Land Rover Defender based products (WMIK, RDV, SRV) and Pinzgauer for global military applications on a volume basis. This includes installation of a ring-mounted weapons system, chassis upgrades, the addition of armour protection, onboard power and payload enhancement. Ricardo also has significant experience militarising commercial vehicle platforms (e.g. Ford F350) from both an armour application and communications specification perspective. The focus is on developing cost effective military vehicle solutions.
Ricardo also focuses on developing its own unique military vehicle equipment solutions – vehicle infrared lighting and lightweight mesh seating are two examples.