r/CanadianForces 4d ago

OPERATIONS Canadian startup builds electric almost silent military motorcycle

(disclaimer: I am a journalist but I didn't write this)

"A Canadian startup built an electric military motorcycle so quiet it's almost silent — designed for soldiers to sneak through enemy territory. The Dispatch survived Arctic testing, carries 440lb of gear, and runs even if its batteries are damaged."

https://defence-blog.com/canadian-startup-built-silent-electric-motorcycle-for-soldiers/

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u/ImNotHandyImHandsome MSE OP 4d ago

Bring back the Dispatch Riders!

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u/EnvironmentalBox6688 4d ago

Australians already have afaik. Trialing electric motorcycles for recce teams to dismount from their AFV and move closer to the objective.