Cameroon Special Forces to receive upgraded Ratel IFVs
Channel: Main Battle Tank
Date: 2023-09-05

Cameroon's Rapid Intervention Battalion (BIR), responsible for the protection of President Paul Biya, is set to acquire a fleet of Ratel Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) from South Africa. The South African company OTT Technologies is in charge of supplying the 10 Ratels and upgrading them to meet modern military standards. The upgrades include new armor, advanced weaponry, and cutting-edge communication systems.