STREIT Group
STREIT Group is an armoured vehicle manufacturer, based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. As of 2019, Streit maintains "12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide",[1] employing "a workforce of more than 2,000 people".[2]
Streit produces Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury, and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. Streit's vehicles undergo STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.
History
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The group was founded in 1992 by Guerman Goutorov.[2] He started by importing armored cash transit vehicles from the US to Russia.[3]
In September 2015, STREIT USA was fined $3.5m for illegal export of armored vehicles to Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria and some other countries without required licenses from Commerce Department.[4] In a newspaper report published in 2016, the RCMP said that it was investigating the Canadian subsidiary over possible sanctions violations in the Sudan, in its sale of 30 Typhoon armoured trucks.[5]
In July 2019, STREIT vehicles are seen in the Sudan, and Canadian activists were concerned about their use in the War in Darfur.[5] In Eurosatory 2022, STREIT announced that a manufacturing facility is being set up in Uganda.[6]
In August 2026, STREIT was sanctioned by the Government of Canada for providing armoured vehicles to the Rosgvardia for use in the Russo-Ukraine war.[7]
Leadership
[edit]In July 2019, "Canadian businessman" Guerman Goutorov was identified as the company's CEO.[5]
Oversight
[edit]Involvement in Sudan
[edit]The UN Arms Trade Treaty, signed by Canada in 2019, prohibits the export of arms to Sudan directly or through third countries. Streit has claimed that the exports do not violate controls because they do not have weapons attached to them. The United Nations has condemned Streit’s involvement with Sudan several times over the years.[8][9]
RSF soldiers were seen posting on social media in armored vehicles manufactured by the company.[10][11]
Vehicles
[edit]Streit design
[edit]- STREIT Group Cougar[5] based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis[12]
- STREIT Group Spartan based on the Ford F-550 chassis[13]
- STREIT Group Typhoon, 4x4 or 6x6 MRAP[5]
KrAZ built armoured vehicles
[edit]The following armoured vehicles are either built under license or are built with Streit assistance:
- KrAZ Spartan (Спартан) - 4×4, based on Ford F550
- KrAZ Cougar (Кугар)[21] - 4×4, based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79
- KrAZ-ASV Panther (Пантер) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233 or KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-MPV Shrek One (Шрек) - MRAP based on KrAZ-5233
- KrAZ Feona (Фіона) - 6×6 MRAP based on KrAZ-6322
- KrAZ-6322 Raptor (Раптор) - 6×6
- KrAZ Hurricane (Ураган) - 8×8 MRAP based on KrAZ H27.3 (KrAZ-7634)
- KrAZ Convoy (Конвой) - 4×4/6×6/8×8 armored chassis cab/flatbed
Global subsidiaries or licensees
[edit]Sanctions
[edit]The STREIT group has been sanctioned for the supply of vehicles to Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It has been sanctioned by Ukraine, European Union, Switzerland and Canada.[16]
References
[edit]- ↑ "STREIT Group". LinkedIn.
- 1 2 "STREIT Group Corporate History". Archived from the original on 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2019-07-19.
- ↑ https://united24media.com/world/canada-sanctions-streit-group-over-armored-vehicles-used-by-russias-national-guard-21553
- ↑ "Commerce levies $3.5m fine for illegal armored vehicle exports". www.americanshipper.com. Retrieved 2019-07-28.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Canadian maker of military vehicles for Sudan operates beyond reach of Ottawa's rules". The Globe and Mail Inc. 16 July 2019.
- ↑ "At Eurosatory 2022 Streit Group announces opening of new facility in Uganda to produce armored vehicles | Defense News July 2022 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2022 | Archive News year".
- ↑ https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/08/minister-anand-announces-sanctions-against-defence-manufacturing-company.html
- ↑ Brewster, Murray. "UN arms panel criticizes Canadian company in secret report | CBC News". CBC.
- ↑ "Armoured vehicles from Canadian-owned company deployed in Sudan's war zones". The Globe and Mail. 26 August 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Adam, Nisrin Elamin, Robyn Maynard, Ismail (27 November 2025). "In the genocide in Sudan, Canada has a hand in the violence ⋆ The Breach". The Breach.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Elfaki, Shahad; Angelovski, Ivan; Pearson, Jordan (November 7, 2025). "Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ↑ "KrAZ Kuguar - Light armored personnel carrier". ARG. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "KrAZ Spartan - Armored personnel carrier". ARG. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Fiona Streit Group KrAZ 6x6 APC Armoured Personnel Carrier". Army Recognition. 4 January 2019. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ↑ Guy Martin (29 July 2022). "Museveni opens new armoured vehicle factory in Uganda". Defenceweb.co.za. Johannesburg, South Africa. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ Canada, Global Affairs (2026-08-10). "Minister Anand announces sanctions against defence manufacturing company". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
External links
[edit]- Official page
- Emirati firm Streit bags armoured vehicle deal in Conakry, Africa Intelligence, June 20, 2023 (requires free registration)