Ford Motor Company
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Head office: One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, USA. Tel.: +1-313-322-3000
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer of the Ford and Lincoln vehicle brands. The company manufactures gas-powered, hybrid, and electric vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
Ford vehicles' chassis are used as armored vehicles by the Israeli military and the Israeli Police in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. In addition, Ford-based unmanned vehicles are used for surveillance and enforcement of the siege on Gaza.
Military Vehicles
Ford vehicle chassis are used for the “SandCat”, “TIGRIS”, “Wolf” and “Amitay” armored vehicles in service with the Israeli military.
The “SandCat TIGRIS” is a Ford-based tactical armored vehicle that is widely used by the Israeli military, mainly in the occupied West Bank.
The TIGRIS 4X4 armored vehicle is based on a Ford F-550 chassis and drivetrain manufactured by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa. The vehicle's suspension system includes a pair of Ford original live axles. The vehicle entered service in the Israeli military in early 2023 by the so-called "Judea and Samaria" Division operating in the occupied West Bank to serve as the military's primary armored vehicle in the area, set to replace the Ford-based "Wolf" vehicle.
The TIGRIS is armored against tank fire, stones and Molotov cocktails and is designed for combat in built-up areas. It can carry up to 8 soldiers and is equipped with firing slots to allow soldiers to shoot from inside, and advanced navigation and communication systems.
The TIGRIS was documented in use during Israeli military invasion and arrest operations in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza Genocide
Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS vehicles that were delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) at the beginning of 2023 were deployed in a variety of operational activities in Gaza following the military invasion of Gaza in October 2023.
In October 2023, amid the military invasion of Gaza, the IMOD purchased dozens of Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS armored vehicles for the military. On 6 December 2023, the IMOD published a picture of a cargo plane delivery with military equipment for the Israeli military carrying a Ford armored vehicle.
In addition, in mid-October 2023, the IMOD began the accelerated purchase of US-made armored vehicles, including Ford pickup trucks and SUVs. The vehicles were to be purchased directly from the manufacturers or the companies working with them within the framework of the US defense aid funds.
SandCat
The “SandCat”, originally known as Caracal, is a Ford-based armored all-terrain vehicle developed by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa and has been in use by the Israeli military since 2011. The SandCat is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and is mainly used by military special units and light forces for reconnaissance and assault operations.
In November 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense purchased 50 Ford-based SandCat-type armored combat vehicles in an expedited process from Plasan Sasa. The vehicles purchased were intended to be integrated into the ongoing operational activities of military units throughout the occupied West Bank.
Amitay
The "Amitay" is a Ford chassis-based light armored vehicle in use by the Israeli military. The armored vehicle is based on the Ford 3550 chassis and manufactured by the Armored Group (TAG). It is intended for use by Israeli military forces in the occupied West Bank. In June 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of 240 Ford-based "Amitay" vehicles from TAG.
Wolf
The "Wolf" is a Ford-based military off-road vehicle developed and manufactured by Israeli weapons manufacturer IMI Systems. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and entered service with the Israeli military in 2004. It has been used primarily by infantry units and special forces, and was previously used by the Israeli military in Gaza as well as in Lebanon in 2006.
Gaza Siege
Unmanned Ford-based vehicles are used to patrol and surveil the barrier surrounding the besieged Gaza.
In 2017, the Israeli military announced the deployment of the Ford-based unmanned ground vehicles known as "Border Protector" around the besieged Gaza. The vehicles are based on commercial Ford F-350 pickup trucks that have been converted for remote-controlled autonomous driving and equipped with intelligence-gathering systems and remotely operated machine guns by Elbit Systems.
The vehicle is operated as part of an advanced camera surveillance array that surveils Gaza 24/7. The vehicles are equipped with a remotely operated weapon system that allows the unit's soldiers operating them to open fire from a distance.
Police Vehicles
The Ford-based “SandCat” is used by the Israel Police and Border Police, including in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem area. The SandCat has been in use by the Israeli Border Police since 2010, used by Border Police officers to patrol the Separation Wall in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, in the so-called “Jerusalem Envelope” area. The vehicles were imported by the Israeli Ford franchisee and modified by Plasan.
In January 2024, the Israel Police purchased dozens of bulletproof vehicles for operational use, including Ford 550s, armored civilian vehicles, and vehicles for transporting fighters.
Ford 350 pickup trucks, supplied by the Israeli Ford franchisee, have been in use for operational activities by various units of the Israel Police.
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer of the Ford and Lincoln vehicle brands. The company manufactures gas-powered, hybrid, and electric vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
Ford vehicles' chassis are used as armored vehicles by the Israeli military and the Israeli Police in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. In addition, Ford-based unmanned vehicles are used for surveillance and enforcement of the siege on Gaza.
Military Vehicles
Ford vehicle chassis are used for the “SandCat”, “TIGRIS”, “Wolf” and “Amitay” armored vehicles in service with the Israeli military.
The “SandCat TIGRIS” is a Ford-based tactical armored vehicle that is widely used by the Israeli military, mainly in the occupied West Bank.
The TIGRIS 4X4 armored vehicle is based on a Ford F-550 chassis and drivetrain manufactured by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa. The vehicle's suspension system includes a pair of Ford original live axles. The vehicle entered service in the Israeli military in early 2023 by the so-called "Judea and Samaria" Division operating in the occupied West Bank to serve as the military's primary armored vehicle in the area, set to replace the Ford-based "Wolf" vehicle.
The TIGRIS is armored against tank fire, stones and Molotov cocktails and is designed for combat in built-up areas. It can carry up to 8 soldiers and is equipped with firing slots to allow soldiers to shoot from inside, and advanced navigation and communication systems.
The TIGRIS was documented in use during Israeli military invasion and arrest operations in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza Genocide
Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS vehicles that were delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) at the beginning of 2023 were deployed in a variety of operational activities in Gaza following the military invasion of Gaza in October 2023.
In October 2023, amid the military invasion of Gaza, the IMOD purchased dozens of Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS armored vehicles for the military. On 6 December 2023, the IMOD published a picture of a cargo plane delivery with military equipment for the Israeli military carrying a Ford armored vehicle.
In addition, in mid-October 2023, the IMOD began the accelerated purchase of US-made armored vehicles, including Ford pickup trucks and SUVs. The vehicles were to be purchased directly from the manufacturers or the companies working with them within the framework of the US defense aid funds.
SandCat
The “SandCat”, originally known as Caracal, is a Ford-based armored all-terrain vehicle developed by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa and has been in use by the Israeli military since 2011. The SandCat is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and is mainly used by military special units and light forces for reconnaissance and assault operations.
In November 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense purchased 50 Ford-based SandCat-type armored combat vehicles in an expedited process from Plasan Sasa. The vehicles purchased were intended to be integrated into the ongoing operational activities of military units throughout the occupied West Bank.
Amitay
The "Amitay" is a Ford chassis-based light armored vehicle in use by the Israeli military. The armored vehicle is based on the Ford 3550 chassis and manufactured by the Armored Group (TAG). It is intended for use by Israeli military forces in the occupied West Bank. In June 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of 240 Ford-based "Amitay" vehicles from TAG.
Wolf
The "Wolf" is a Ford-based military off-road vehicle developed and manufactured by Israeli weapons manufacturer IMI Systems. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and entered service with the Israeli military in 2004. It has been used primarily by infantry units and special forces, and was previously used by the Israeli military in Gaza as well as in Lebanon in 2006.
Gaza Siege
Unmanned Ford-based vehicles are used to patrol and surveil the barrier surrounding the besieged Gaza.
In 2017, the Israeli military announced the deployment of the Ford-based unmanned ground vehicles known as "Border Protector" around the besieged Gaza. The vehicles are based on commercial Ford F-350 pickup trucks that have been converted for remote-controlled autonomous driving and equipped with intelligence-gathering systems and remotely operated machine guns by Elbit Systems.
The vehicle is operated as part of an advanced camera surveillance array that surveils Gaza 24/7. The vehicles are equipped with a remotely operated weapon system that allows the unit's soldiers operating them to open fire from a distance.
Police Vehicles
The Ford-based “SandCat” is used by the Israel Police and Border Police, including in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem area. The SandCat has been in use by the Israeli Border Police since 2010, used by Border Police officers to patrol the Separation Wall in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, in the so-called “Jerusalem Envelope” area. The vehicles were imported by the Israeli Ford franchisee and modified by Plasan.
In January 2024, the Israel Police purchased dozens of bulletproof vehicles for operational use, including Ford 550s, armored civilian vehicles, and vehicles for transporting fighters.
Ford 350 pickup trucks, supplied by the Israeli Ford franchisee, have been in use for operational activities by various units of the Israel Police.
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer of the Ford and Lincoln vehicle brands. The company manufactures gas-powered, hybrid, and electric vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
Ford vehicles' chassis are used as armored vehicles by the Israeli military and the Israeli Police in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. In addition, Ford-based unmanned vehicles are used for surveillance and enforcement of the siege on Gaza.
Military Vehicles
Ford vehicle chassis are used for the “SandCat”, “TIGRIS”, “Wolf” and “Amitay” armored vehicles in service with the Israeli military.
The “SandCat TIGRIS” is a Ford-based tactical armored vehicle that is widely used by the Israeli military, mainly in the occupied West Bank.
The TIGRIS 4X4 armored vehicle is based on a Ford F-550 chassis and drivetrain manufactured by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa. The vehicle's suspension system includes a pair of Ford original live axles. The vehicle entered service in the Israeli military in early 2023 by the so-called "Judea and Samaria" Division operating in the occupied West Bank to serve as the military's primary armored vehicle in the area, set to replace the Ford-based "Wolf" vehicle.
The TIGRIS is armored against tank fire, stones and Molotov cocktails and is designed for combat in built-up areas. It can carry up to 8 soldiers and is equipped with firing slots to allow soldiers to shoot from inside, and advanced navigation and communication systems.
The TIGRIS was documented in use during Israeli military invasion and arrest operations in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza Genocide
Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS vehicles that were delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) at the beginning of 2023 were deployed in a variety of operational activities in Gaza following the military invasion of Gaza in October 2023.
In October 2023, amid the military invasion of Gaza, the IMOD purchased dozens of Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS armored vehicles for the military. On 6 December 2023, the IMOD published a picture of a cargo plane delivery with military equipment for the Israeli military carrying a Ford armored vehicle.
In addition, in mid-October 2023, the IMOD began the accelerated purchase of US-made armored vehicles, including Ford pickup trucks and SUVs. The vehicles were to be purchased directly from the manufacturers or the companies working with them within the framework of the US defense aid funds.
SandCat
The “SandCat”, originally known as Caracal, is a Ford-based armored all-terrain vehicle developed by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa and has been in use by the Israeli military since 2011. The SandCat is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and is mainly used by military special units and light forces for reconnaissance and assault operations.
In November 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense purchased 50 Ford-based SandCat-type armored combat vehicles in an expedited process from Plasan Sasa. The vehicles purchased were intended to be integrated into the ongoing operational activities of military units throughout the occupied West Bank.
Amitay
The "Amitay" is a Ford chassis-based light armored vehicle in use by the Israeli military. The armored vehicle is based on the Ford 3550 chassis and manufactured by the Armored Group (TAG). It is intended for use by Israeli military forces in the occupied West Bank. In June 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of 240 Ford-based "Amitay" vehicles from TAG.
Wolf
The "Wolf" is a Ford-based military off-road vehicle developed and manufactured by Israeli weapons manufacturer IMI Systems. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and entered service with the Israeli military in 2004. It has been used primarily by infantry units and special forces, and was previously used by the Israeli military in Gaza as well as in Lebanon in 2006.
Gaza Siege
Unmanned Ford-based vehicles are used to patrol and surveil the barrier surrounding the besieged Gaza.
In 2017, the Israeli military announced the deployment of the Ford-based unmanned ground vehicles known as "Border Protector" around the besieged Gaza. The vehicles are based on commercial Ford F-350 pickup trucks that have been converted for remote-controlled autonomous driving and equipped with intelligence-gathering systems and remotely operated machine guns by Elbit Systems.
The vehicle is operated as part of an advanced camera surveillance array that surveils Gaza 24/7. The vehicles are equipped with a remotely operated weapon system that allows the unit's soldiers operating them to open fire from a distance.
Police Vehicles
The Ford-based “SandCat” is used by the Israel Police and Border Police, including in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem area. The SandCat has been in use by the Israeli Border Police since 2010, used by Border Police officers to patrol the Separation Wall in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, in the so-called “Jerusalem Envelope” area. The vehicles were imported by the Israeli Ford franchisee and modified by Plasan.
In January 2024, the Israel Police purchased dozens of bulletproof vehicles for operational use, including Ford 550s, armored civilian vehicles, and vehicles for transporting fighters.
Ford 350 pickup trucks, supplied by the Israeli Ford franchisee, have been in use for operational activities by various units of the Israel Police.
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Ford Motor Company
Head office: One American Road, Dearborn, Michigan 48126, USA.
Tel.: +1-313-322-3000
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer of the Ford and Lincoln vehicle brands. The company manufactures gas-powered, hybrid, and electric vehicles under the Ford and Lincoln brands and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.
Ford vehicles' chassis are used as armored vehicles by the Israeli military and the Israeli Police in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. In addition, Ford-based unmanned vehicles are used for surveillance and enforcement of the siege on Gaza.
Military Vehicles
Ford vehicle chassis are used for the “SandCat”, “TIGRIS”, “Wolf” and “Amitay” armored vehicles in service with the Israeli military.
The “SandCat TIGRIS” is a Ford-based tactical armored vehicle that is widely used by the Israeli military, mainly in the occupied West Bank.
The TIGRIS 4X4 armored vehicle is based on a Ford F-550 chassis and drivetrain manufactured by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa. The vehicle's suspension system includes a pair of Ford original live axles. The vehicle entered service in the Israeli military in early 2023 by the so-called "Judea and Samaria" Division operating in the occupied West Bank to serve as the military's primary armored vehicle in the area, set to replace the Ford-based "Wolf" vehicle.
The TIGRIS is armored against tank fire, stones and Molotov cocktails and is designed for combat in built-up areas. It can carry up to 8 soldiers and is equipped with firing slots to allow soldiers to shoot from inside, and advanced navigation and communication systems.
The TIGRIS was documented in use during Israeli military invasion and arrest operations in Jenin in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza Genocide
Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS vehicles that were delivered to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) at the beginning of 2023 were deployed in a variety of operational activities in Gaza following the military invasion of Gaza in October 2023.
In October 2023, amid the military invasion of Gaza, the IMOD purchased dozens of Ford-based SandCat TIGRIS armored vehicles for the military. On 6 December 2023, the IMOD published a picture of a cargo plane delivery with military equipment for the Israeli military carrying a Ford armored vehicle.
In addition, in mid-October 2023, the IMOD began the accelerated purchase of US-made armored vehicles, including Ford pickup trucks and SUVs. The vehicles were to be purchased directly from the manufacturers or the companies working with them within the framework of the US defense aid funds.
SandCat
The “SandCat”, originally known as Caracal, is a Ford-based armored all-terrain vehicle developed by the Israeli company Plasan Sasa and has been in use by the Israeli military since 2011. The SandCat is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and is mainly used by military special units and light forces for reconnaissance and assault operations.
In November 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense purchased 50 Ford-based SandCat-type armored combat vehicles in an expedited process from Plasan Sasa. The vehicles purchased were intended to be integrated into the ongoing operational activities of military units throughout the occupied West Bank.
Amitay
The "Amitay" is a Ford chassis-based light armored vehicle in use by the Israeli military. The armored vehicle is based on the Ford 3550 chassis and manufactured by the Armored Group (TAG). It is intended for use by Israeli military forces in the occupied West Bank. In June 2022, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the purchase of 240 Ford-based "Amitay" vehicles from TAG.
Wolf
The "Wolf" is a Ford-based military off-road vehicle developed and manufactured by Israeli weapons manufacturer IMI Systems. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-550 chassis and entered service with the Israeli military in 2004. It has been used primarily by infantry units and special forces, and was previously used by the Israeli military in Gaza as well as in Lebanon in 2006.
Gaza Siege
Unmanned Ford-based vehicles are used to patrol and surveil the barrier surrounding the besieged Gaza.
In 2017, the Israeli military announced the deployment of the Ford-based unmanned ground vehicles known as "Border Protector" around the besieged Gaza. The vehicles are based on commercial Ford F-350 pickup trucks that have been converted for remote-controlled autonomous driving and equipped with intelligence-gathering systems and remotely operated machine guns by Elbit Systems.
The vehicle is operated as part of an advanced camera surveillance array that surveils Gaza 24/7. The vehicles are equipped with a remotely operated weapon system that allows the unit's soldiers operating them to open fire from a distance.
Police Vehicles
The Ford-based “SandCat” is used by the Israel Police and Border Police, including in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem area. The SandCat has been in use by the Israeli Border Police since 2010, used by Border Police officers to patrol the Separation Wall in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, in the so-called “Jerusalem Envelope” area. The vehicles were imported by the Israeli Ford franchisee and modified by Plasan.
In January 2024, the Israel Police purchased dozens of bulletproof vehicles for operational use, including Ford 550s, armored civilian vehicles, and vehicles for transporting fighters.
Ford 350 pickup trucks, supplied by the Israeli Ford franchisee, have been in use for operational activities by various units of the Israel Police.
Ownership
The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: F
Major shareholders include: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.65%), Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.5%), STATE STREET CORPORATION (4.92%), Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (4.59%), Newport Trust Co LLC (3.55%), Geode Capital Management LLC (3.09%), BlackRock Life Ltd. (1.59%), Norges Bank (13F) (1.31%), Invesco Advisers, Inc. (1.19%), Eaton Vance Management (1.14%)
Executive Chair and Chair of the Board: William Clay Ford, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer: James D. Farley, Jr.
Subsidiaries
The company has 47 subsidiaries worldwide.
Israeli subsidiary: Ford Israel Innovation Center Ltd.
Partners
Delek Motors, a fully owned subsidiary of Delek Automotive Systems (TASE: DLEA), holds the Israeli Ford franchise.
Google, IBM, Amazon, Volkswagen Group, Renault Group, Apple
* This section refers to the company's general business partners
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