Edge unveils new protected Rabdan ambulance at Riyadh defense show

RIYADH / WAM

Edge Group entity, AL JASOOR, the UAE’s armoured vehicle specialist, unveiled a new variant of its Rabdan 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) — the Rabdan ambulance — on the first day of the World Defense Show held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The new configuration is uniquely designed to provide off-road mobility and mine-resistant, ambush protected (MRAP)-level protection to military medics on ambulatory missions in high-threat environments. Dr Jasem Al Zaabi, Acting CEO, AL JASOOR, said, “The Rabdan ambulance vehicle combines best-in-class off-road mobility with a life-saving crew protection system for urgent medical care in landscapes that are too rugged for regular ambulances.
Like the Rabdan 8×8, its innovative design protects passengers on operations in high-risk environments.
“Featuring high commonality with the Rabdan 8×8 platform, the ambulance variant drives down cost for our clients, meets modern warfare requirements, and optimises value for all operational requirements.”
The Rabdan 8×8 ambulance provides urgent evacuation capabilities while shielding patients and medics with optimal protection against enemy fire, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and other battlefield threats. An impressive powerpack and military-grade driveline mean that this vehicle can keep up with forward formations, even in the harshest terrain.
Alongside a design that protects crew and patients from the deadliest threats, the Rabdan ambulance features an elevated roof and a large internal volume configured with medical equipment. With room for medics to manoeuvre, the vehicle has a capacity of up to nine personnel, including medics and patients.