The Roshel Senator is a Canadian 4x4 protected mobility vehicle family built by Roshel, spanning APC, MRAP, pickup, EOD, emergency-response, and medical-evacuation configurations. Ukraine fields Senator APC and MRAP variants for protected movement, border-security, and mine-threat work in the 2014 Russia-Ukraine War, while Haiti has fielded Senator RAM MRAP vehicles for counter-gang security operations.
Canadian-built Senator APC and MRAP variants have been supplied to Ukraine since 2022, with documented use by Ukrainian Armed Forces, border units, and mine-clearance personnel for protected mobility during Russia's full-scale invasion.
Role detailsHaitian Armed Forces began fielding Senator RAM MRAP vehicles in November 2025 for protected patrols, convoy security, and counter-gang security operations.
The Senator family combines a troop-transport APC baseline, a blast-protected MRAP branch, and mission-body variants for support roles.
| Area | Documented detail | Source labels |
|---|---|---|
| APC baseline | The APC is the core troop-transport configuration in the Senator family, with modular layouts for protected mobility and security missions. | Senator APC |
| MRAP protection | The MRAP variant adds a blast-focused hull and was announced after STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Level 2 and Level 2a/2b testing. | Roshel Unveils its Senator MRAP; Senator MRAP |
| Ukraine use | Ukrainian official reporting ties Senator APC deliveries to service from 2022 and Senator MRAP vehicles to mine-clearance personnel during the full-scale war. | Canadian armored vehicles defending Ukraine: key facts about the Roshel Senator MRAP |
| Haiti use | Haitian reporting identifies Senator RAM MRAP vehicles fielded by the armed forces for protected patrol, convoy security, and counter-gang operations. | Haitian Army fields new Senator armored vehicles; Haïti fields 7 Canadian Roshel Senator armoured personnel carriers for counter gang operations |
Roshel markets the Senator as a modular protected-mobility family, with APC, MRAP, RAM MRAP, Pickup, Counter-UAS, EOD, ERV, and Medevac configurations for troop protection, utility, counter-drone, emergency-response, explosive-ordnance, and medical-evacuation roles.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
| Senator APC | Armored personnel carrier | Baseline troop-transport variant in the Senator family, marketed for military, peacekeeping, and security missions. Sources: Senator APC |
| Senator MRAP | Mine-resistant ambush protected variant | Blast-protection-focused military variant with a V-shaped hull and higher mine/blast protection emphasis than the APC configuration. Sources: Senator MRAP |
| Senator RAM MRAP | RAM-designated mine-resistant variant | V-hull mine-resistant Senator variant with 6.7L diesel V8, 4x4 drivetrain, 6000 x 2400 x 2500 mm dimensions, up to 10 seats, and NATO NSN 2355-20015-1070. Sources: Senator RAM MRAP |
| Senator Pickup | Armored utility pickup | Utility-body Senator configuration for protected transport where an open cargo bed is useful. Sources: Senator Pickup |
| Senator Counter-UAS | Counter-uncrewed-aircraft mission variant | Counter-UAS vehicle built on the Senator MRAP platform with STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Level 2 ballistic and Level 3 blast certification, three-to-five crew configurations, and a modular payload deck up to 3500 kg. Sources: Senator Counter-UAS |
| Senator EOD | Explosive-ordnance support vehicle | Mission configuration aimed at explosive-ordnance-disposal and bomb-disposal support tasks. Sources: Senator EOD |
| Senator ERV | Emergency response vehicle | Emergency-response configuration within the Senator family. Sources: Senator ERV |
| Senator Medevac | Medical evacuation vehicle | Medical-evacuation configuration for protected casualty transport and emergency medical support. Sources: Senator Medevac |
Roshel launched the Senator MRAP at CANSEC in Ottawa after ballistic and blast testing for STANAG 4569 AEP 55 Level 2 and Level 2a/2b protection.
Sources: Roshel Unveils its Senator MRAP
Roshel and Leonardo unveiled a Senator Counter-UAS vehicle at CANSEC 2025, built on the Senator Pickup MRAP platform and integrating Leonardo's Falcon Shield counter-UAS system.
Sources: Roshel and Leonardo Unveil Senator Counter-UAS Platform at CANSEC 2025
Haitian Armed Forces fielded Senator RAM MRAP vehicles for protected patrol and counter-gang security tasks.
Sources: Haitian Army fields new Senator armored vehicles, Haïti fields 7 Canadian Roshel Senator armoured personnel carriers for counter gang operations
Canada's defence department highlighted Roshel-built armoured vehicles donated to Ukraine and described them as being used by Ukrainian forces during the full-scale invasion.
Sources: Minister McGuinty highlights armoured vehicles donation to Ukraine, visits Roshel facility in Brampton
Ukraine's defence ministry reported that humanitarian mine-clearance units received 20 Canadian Roshel Senator MRAP vehicles through the Demining Capability Coalition.
Sources: Canadian armored vehicles defending Ukraine: key facts about the Roshel Senator MRAP
