Denel.

Denel, under a multi-billion Rand contract awarded by South Africa's defence acquisition agency Armscor, is slated to develop the new South African Army's family of armoured vehicles to replace the current Ratel. Known as the Hoefyster (Horseshoe), the programme includes five variants spread over more than 250 vehicles, all based on the Patria AMS. The project is likely to stretch over a period of ten years. The five variants are command, mortar, missile, section and fire support. Industrial workshare has not been finalised, but it is believed that around 70% will be granted to local manufacturers, including the turret and part assembly of the Finnish 8 x 8 base.