Canada's Roshel delivers first Senator Emergency Response Vehicle to U.S. law enforcement in Guam.

Roshel confirmed the delivery of its Senator Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to an unnamed U.S. law enforcement agency in Guam on November 19, 2025, marking the vehicle’s first reported deployment in the Western Pacific territory.

On November 19, 2025, Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel, announced the delivery of its Senator Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to an unnamed U.S. law enforcement agency in Guam, marking the first shipment of the Senator ERV into one of the most distant U.S. territories from the mainland and one of the most significant strategic hubs for American forces in the Indo-Pacific region. This follows the company’s recent deliveries to Haiti and adds the island to the growing list of regions where the Senator is operated. The decision to field this vehicle in Guam, like Haiti, reflects a requirement for protected mobility, sustained operation in tropical climates, and reliable support for emergency and security missions on an island where terrain, weather, and infrastructure directly shape capability needs.
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The Senator ERV is built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis and forms part of a broader modular family that includes the Senator APC, Senator MRAP, Senator Pickup, Senator EOD, and the Captain APC based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70. (Picture source: Roshel)

Roman Shimonov noted that the Guam shipment expands its global delivery map only days after the delivery of Senator RAM MRAP vehicles to the Armed Forces of Haiti for use in mobility and security operations during ongoing instability. In both Guam and Haiti, the vehicles enter operational environments characterized by demanding climatic conditions, limited infrastructure, and the requirement for consistent reliability during extended missions. The exact number of ERVs assigned to Guam has not been disclosed, but the announcement underscores how the Senator family is being adapted for island territories and remote regions where protected movement, rapid deployment, and resilience to heat and humidity are prioritized. Guam’s position in the Western Pacific near major U.S. installations further shapes the logic of introducing an armored emergency response platform capable of functioning across mixed paved and unpaved surfaces. The company emphasizes that each new delivery point adds to an expanding list of states and agencies operating Senator vehicles, ranging from U.S. government departments to partners in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Middle East.

The Senator ERV is built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis and forms part of a broader modular family that includes the Senator APC, Senator MRAP, Senator Pickup, Senator EOD, and the Captain APC based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 70. The ERV is designed for multi-role use, including urban response, remote area operations, evacuation, extraction, and specialized support missions, with a configuration structure that allows adjustments in fuel type, electrical systems, interior layouts, door arrangements, and integrated equipment. The cabin uses lightweight structural materials, multi-layer insulation, and full climate control to maintain stable internal conditions in hot or humid climates such as Guam. Interior engineering focuses on controlling both heat and noise, contributing to sustained operator performance during prolonged tasks. The ERV incorporates Roshel’s proprietary smart vehicle technology, which includes telematics, connectivity, emergency lighting systems, external cameras, access control features, and monitoring functions to support coordinated emergency operations in varied environments.

Ballistic protection for the Senator family is based on multiple recognized levels. The referenced categories include Level I protection for .22 LR HV and .38 Special RN lead threats, Level II for 9 mm FMJ and .357 Magnum JSP, Level III A for .44 Magnum SWC and .357 SIG FMJ FN, Level III for 7.62 mm (.308 Winchester FMJ), and Level IV for armor-piercing 30 06 projectiles. Additional configurations meet NATO STANAG 4569 Level 1 and Level 2 standards, depending on the mission type. The platform integrates a blast-protected floor and blast-mitigation seating to reduce the effects of ground detonations on occupants. Roshel indicates that all armor materials undergo testing by certified North American and European laboratories, while the National Research Council of Canada validated the Senator’s static rollover threshold and side slope performance at 39 degrees on both sides. These characteristics are intended to support mission continuity on uneven ground, steep gradients, or unprepared surfaces that may be encountered in the varied terrain of island territories and remote regions.

Power for the Senator ERV is provided by a 6.7-liter diesel V8 engine generating 330 horsepower at 2,600 rpm and 750 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and a 4×4 drivetrain. The suspension system uses double parabolic leaf springs and heavy-duty shock absorbers, combined with reinforced front and rear axles and an upgraded steering system to manage high payload loads during on-road and off-road movement. Dimensional references for the ERV and related Senator variants indicate lengths of approximately 5,945 mm or 5,929 mm, depending on configuration, widths of either 2,340 mm or 2,428 mm, and heights between 2,450 mm and 3,183 mm, depending on roof equipment. A wheelbase of 3,683 mm, ground clearance of around 319 mm, and approach and departure angles near 19 degrees shape its mobility profile. The curb weight is approximately 8,654 kg, with a gross vehicle weight between 12,300 and 14,000 kg and a payload capacity close to 3,580 kg. Reference speeds include figures of 98 km h and 120 km h, depending on variant configuration, and internal seating accommodates up to 12 personnel.

Mission equipment options include emergency lighting, sirens, public address systems, escape hatches, advanced locking mechanisms, and internal insulation optimized for heat and sound management. The Senator family offers a broad catalog of additional systems such as remote-controlled weapon stations, mechanical and electric turret mounts, PTZ camera units, gun ports, hydraulic breaching tools, heavy-duty jacks, and fire suppression systems for the cabin and engine compartments. Further options include chemical filtration units for operation in contaminated environments, electric detachable screens, 360-degree video surveillance networks, reinforced Mil Spec hinges, running boards, remote-controlled LED projectors, and integrated telematics for vehicle oversight and access management. These systems enable adaptation of the ERV to law enforcement, emergency response, technical rescue, and transport roles while maintaining component commonality across other Senator variants. The MRAP version, introduced in 2023, incorporates a V-shaped hull, lightweight composites, and compatibility with grenade launchers, anti-tank guided missiles, UAV systems, and smoke screen generators.

Founded in 2016 by Roman Shimonov, Roshel operates manufacturing facilities in Ontario and opened its first U.S. plant in December 2024 in Shelby Township, Michigan, to support federal and government clients with localized production and service. Roshel’s production rate of approximately 140 armored vehicles per month has enabled deliveries exceeding 1,400 Senators to Ukraine for troop transport and medical evacuation since the beginning of the Russian invasion, including earlier use during the Crew Dragon Demo 2 astronaut recovery. The Senator family uses the Ford F-550 as its primary chassis, and the company has studied options for establishing a facility in Germany and implementing partial production in Ukraine to reduce logistics costs and employ local staff. Within this framework, the Guam ERV delivery adds another operational environment in which the Senator variants are deployed.

Written by Jérôme Brahy

Jérôme Brahy is a defense analyst and documentalist at Army Recognition. He specializes in naval modernization, aviation, drones, armored vehicles, and artillery, with a focus on strategic developments in the United States, China, Ukraine, Russia, Türkiye, and Belgium. His analyses go beyond the facts, providing context, identifying key actors, and explaining why defense news matters on a global scale.