Polaris Industries has received a $2.4 million contract to provide off-road vehicles for the U.S. Army National Guard, which will use Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Side-by-Side vehicles for missions abroad and disaster relief at home. Polaris won the contract in an open competition conducted by the National Guard Bureau.

“This is a big win for Polaris and our defense business,” said Mark McCormick, managing director of Polaris Defense. “As an American company, we are committed to providing quality vehicles to the U.S. military and this contract is a great example of our commitment to that goal.” He added that the National Guard’s need for disaster response and homeland protection fits well with the Polaris line of vehicles. “Our all wheel drive, multi-passenger, off-road vehicles provide a cost-effective capability well-suited for the demands of the National Guard,” he noted.

The 2010 Ranger has an adjustable front suspension, anti-kickback steering and high-payload towing.