OTTAWA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded millions of dollars to buy 20 armored vehicles from Canadian company Roshel, which are bulletproof and blast-resistant and can be delivered within just 30 days.

The urgent contract, worth about C$10 million, includes 20 Senator STANG tactical vehicles, according to U.S. government procurement records.

The direct purchase justification documents were posted on the official U.S. federal procurement website on Nov. 26, and the site confirmed that the contract was finalized on Nov. 28.

According to the document, only Roshel — based in Brampton, Ontario — has the ability to immediately and completely supply the vehicles to ICE’s operational needs.

“Roshel is uniquely positioned to meet our needs within the specified timeframe and has provided a ready inventory that meets all ICE specifications.”

ICE says other U.S. manufacturers, including Alpine Armoring, CITE Armored, DGM and Lenco Armored, either did not have enough or could not meet all the technical and time requirements.

The purchase comes as the Trump administration continues its “America First” trade policy and a long-running tariff war with Canada, a policy that typically limits purchases from non-U.S. companies.

Roshel has previously sent hundreds of Senator vehicles to Ukraine during its war with Russia. According to the company’s marketing materials, emergency models of the vehicles are equipped with floor protection against explosions.

Despite widespread controversy over ICE’s treatment of migrants, the agency says delays in the purchase could hamper its forces’ operational readiness.

The final price of the contract is estimated at about $7.3 million.

This report was first published by the Canadian Press on December 2, 2025.

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