Sherpa Light

The Sherpa 2/3 was officially unveiled to the public at Eurosatory 2006 in Paris.{{cite web |url=http://www.achats-industriels.com/dossiers/241.asp |title=Achats-Industriels.com - Renault Trucks Défense complète la gamme Sherpa |website=www.achats-industriels.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060823141940/http://www.achats-industriels.com/dossiers/241.asp |archive-date=23 August 2006 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/french_army_france_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/sherpa_3_renault_trucks_defense_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_mine_protected_multi-func.html |title=Sherpa 3A Renault Trucks Defense Armoured vehicle personnel carrier |access-date=2012-09-14 |publisher=Army Recognition |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120827073541/http://www.armyrecognition.com/french_army_france_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/sherpa_3_renault_trucks_defense_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_personnel_carrier_mine_protected_multi-func.html |archive-date=August 27, 2012 }} with first production models made in 2007.{{Cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/trucks/renault_sherpa_3.htm|title=Renault Sherpa 3 - Light utility vehicle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317134821if_/http://www.military-today.com/trucks/renault_sherpa_3.htm|archive-date=17 March 2023|url-status=usurped}} In 2010, it changed the name from Sherpa 2 and 3 to Light.{{cite web|url=http://en.wheelsage.org/renault/sherpa/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115153348/http://en.wheelsage.org/renault/sherpa/|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 January 2016|title=Renault Sherpa|date=15 January 2016|publisher=}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.joint-forces.com/features/20513-vehicle-focus-arquus-sherpa-light-family|title=Vehicle Focus ~ ARQUUS SHERPA Light Family|date=2 January 2019}}

The Sherpa Light was shown in Asia in the BRIDEX 2011 convention alongside the VAB Mk II in Brunei on July 28, 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/bridex_2011_daily_news_actualites_pictures_video/renault_trucks_defense_last_range_of_wheeled_armoured_with_vab_mark_ii_and_sherpa_at_bridex_2011.html|title = Renault Trucks Defense last range of wheeled armoured with VAB Mark II and Sherpa at BRIDEX 2011 | BRIDEX 2011 daily news actualites pictures video | Defense exhibition 2011 daily news category}}

On October 26, 2011, Pindad showed off an Indonesian-made version of the Sherpa known as the Elang during a public exhibition event.{{Cite web|url=https://www.airspace-review.com/2018/07/12/mengenal-komodo-berkulit-baja-dari-bandung-bagian-1/|title = Mengenal Komodo Berkulit Baja dari Bandung (Bagian 1)|date = 12 July 2018}}

Mack Defense unveiled the Mack Sherpa Light Scout for the first time at the 2014 Association of the United States Army

AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition (AUSA) event in Washington DC.{{Cite web | url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/ausa_2014_show_daily_news_coverage_report/mack_defense_to_present_sherpa_light_scout_and_armoured_wheeled_loader_l_180_at_ausa_2014_0610145.html | title=Mack Defense to present Sherpa Light Scout and Armoured Wheeled Loader L 180 at AUSA 2014 0610145 | AUSA 2014 Show Daily News Coverage Report | Defence and security military army exhibition 2014 }} In 2017, Mack promoted the Sherpa Special Forces variant at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/sofic_2017_online_show_daily_news/mack_defense_sherpa_special_forces_4x4_vehicle_at_sofic_2017.html|title = Mack DEFENSE Sherpa Special Forces 4x4 vehicle at SOFIC 2017 | SOFIC 2017 Online Show Daily News | Defence security military exhibition 2017 daily news category| date=24 May 2017 }}

In April 2014, Avibras has entered the TUPI to be assessed at the Brazilian Army Assessments Center (CAEx).{{Cite web|url=https://www.avibras.com.br/site/en/media-en/news/149-avibras-is-one-of-the-finalists-in-the-light-wheeled-multi-task-armored-vehicle-acquisition-process-by-the-brazilian-army.html|title = Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial S/A - Avibras is one of the finalists in the Light Wheeled Multi-Task Armored Vehicle acquisition process by the Brazilian Army}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/august_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/bae_systems_joins_the_race_for_the_future_brazilian_armored_vehicle_vbmt-lr.html|title=BAE Systems joins the race for the future Brazilian armored vehicle VBMT-LR | August 2014 global defense security news UK | Defense Security Global news Industry army 2014|website=www.armyrecognition.com}} Based on the Sherpa Light Scout chassis under cooperation between Avibras and Renault,{{cite web|url=http://www.defesanet.com.br/guarani/noticia/19891/TUPI---AVIBRAS-detalha--sua-proposta/|title=DefesaNet - Guarani - TUPI - AVIBRAS detalha sua proposta|date=28 July 2015 |access-date=2017-11-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115223924/http://www.defesanet.com.br/guarani/noticia/19891/TUPI---AVIBRAS-detalha--sua-proposta/|archive-date=2017-11-15|url-status=live}} it is meant to be marketed to the Brazilian Army for a new Wheeled Multirole Light Armored Vehicle under the Viatura Blindada Multitarefa - Leve de Rodas (VBMT - LR; Lightweight Wheeled Multirole Protected Vehicle) program against the Iveco LMV with a contract decision before the end of 2015.{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/53129/brazilian-army-downselects-companies-for-4x4-programme|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214110554/http://www.janes.com/article/53129/brazilian-army-downselects-companies-for-4x4-programme|archive-date=2015-12-14|title=Janes | Latest defence and security news}}{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/brazilian_army_wheeled_armoured_and_vehicle_uk/tupi_avibras_4x4_multirole_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_12507153.html|title=Tupi Avibras 4x4 multirole armoured vehicle technical data sheet specifications pictures video 12507153 - Brazilian army Wheeled armoured and vehicle UK - Brazil Brazilian army military equipment UK|last=Administrator|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=25 July 2015 |access-date=2017-11-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115214046/https://www.armyrecognition.com/brazilian_army_wheeled_armoured_and_vehicle_uk/tupi_avibras_4x4_multirole_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_12507153.html|archive-date=2017-11-15|url-status=live}}

In 2015, MACK-made Sherpas were presented to the National Guard of Ukraine for potential purchases and evaluation.{{Cite web|url=https://fakty.com.ua/ua/ukraine/suspilstvo/20150923-1562196/|title=Новітній броньовик Shepra (ФОТО, ВІДЕО)|date=24 September 2015}}

In 2016, requirements from French Special Operations Command resulted in the development of the Poids Lourd Forces Spéciales for rapid response operations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.monch.com/mpg/news/special-forces/1082-sofins-2017-rtd-shows-vlfs.html|title = SOFINS 2017: RTD Shows VLFS}} The PLFS was first shown at the Eurosatory 2016 exhibit on June 13, 2016.[http://www.journallessentinelles.com/eurosatory-premiere-sortie-pour-le-plfs-76037 Eurosatory premiere sortie pour] journallessentinelles.com {{dead link|date=September 2023}} It was officially certified by the Direction générale de l'armement on January 31, 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2017_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/first_renault_trucks_defense_plfs_special_forces_heavy_vehicles_into_service_with_french_army_11102172.html|title = First Renault Trucks Defense PLFS Special Forces Heavy Vehicles into service with French army 11102172 | February 2017 Global Defense Security army news industry | Defense Security global news industry army 2017 | Archive News year| date=11 February 2017 }} In Brazil, the TUPI lost a potential contract for the Brazilian Army's VBMT-LR program when the Brazilian Army announced on April 14, 2016, that the Iveco LMV will be selected as the new 4x4 vehicle,{{cite web|last1=Barreira|first1=Victor|title=Brazilian Army selects Iveco LMV as its new 4x4 vehicle|url=http://www.janes.com/article/59533|website=IHS Jane's|access-date=1 September 2016|date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519195201/http://www.janes.com/article/59533/brazilian-army-selects-iveco-lmv-as-its-new-4x4-vehicle|archive-date=2016-05-19}} followed by another announcement on September 1, 2016, that 1,464 LMVs will be purchased instead.{{cite web|last1=Barreira|first1=Victor|title=Brazil to acquire 1,464 LMV protected vehicles|url=http://www.janes.com/article/63355/|website=IHS Jane's|access-date=1 September 2016|date=1 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904211545/http://www.janes.com/article/63355/brazil-to-acquire-1-464-lmv-protected-vehicles|archive-date=2016-09-04}}

After RTD was rebranded as Arquus on May 24, 2018,{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/80350/renault-trucks-defense-renamed-arquus|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180911152634/https://www.janes.com/article/80350/renault-trucks-defense-renamed-arquus|archive-date = 2018-09-11|title = Janes | Latest defence and security news}} research and development continued on the Sherpa, which led to the creation of the Sabre{{Cite web|url=https://www.arquus-defense.com/arquus-unique-know-how-serve-special-forces|title = A unique know-how to serve the Special Forces | Arquus}} as its first Arquus-branded product when it was unveiled at the 2019 Special Forces at the Defense Exhibition (SOFINS) exhibit. Field tests were conducted with an MMP missile fired from the Sabre under the direction of the Direction Générale de l’Armement as of February 2021.{{cite web|url=https://franceintheus.org/IMG/pdf/FAFU/FAFU_007c.pdf|title=French Armed Forces Update|website=franceintheus.org|date=February 2021|access-date=27 September 2023}}

On May 19, 2020, Arquus announced the successful production of the 1000th Sherpa Light vehicle.{{Cite web|url=https://www.joint-forces.com/defence-equipment-news/32408-arquus-announces-1000th-sherpa|title = ARQUUS Announces 1000th Sherpa|date = 19 May 2020}}

At the EDEX 2021 convention, it was announced that Arquus will collaborate with the Egyptian Ministry of Defence Vehicle Department – Engineering Industrial Complex.{{Cite web|url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/edex-a-new-sherpa-is-born-under-the-pyramids-shade|title = EDEX: A new Sherpa is born under the Pyramids shade|date = December 2021}} The chassis is provided by Arquus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/edex_2021_news_official_show_daily/france_and_egypt_have_jointly_developed_new_sherpa_4x4_light_tactical_armored_vehicle.html|title = Egypt has developed new armored vehicle based on French Sherpa 4x4 chassis | EDEX 2021 News Official Show Daily | Defence security exhibitions 2021 show daily news category | Defense & Security Exhibitions Archives| date=9 December 2021 }}

On September 22, 2021, Arquus has offered to work with Romania in manufacturing the Sherpa Light under license under a proposal for greater French-Romanian defense cooperation.{{cite web | url=https://valahia.news/arquus-sherpa-romanian-army/ | title=The French Company Arquus Releases Armored Vehicles for Romanian Army | date=22 September 2021 }}

It was reported in SOFINS 2023 that the 25 Sabres used by French special forces from 2017 gave unsatisfactory results in road handling and stability, so they were returned to Arquuus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/sofins-2023-arquus-details-sabre-light-tactical-vehicle-delivery-schedule|title=SOFINS 2023: Arquus details Sabre light tactical vehicle delivery schedule|website=Janes.com|date=3 April 2023 }} All of them were retrofitted on feedback.

A Sherpa APC was on display at MILIPOL 2023 on November 15, 2023, in use with the BRI.{{cite web | url=https://www.joint-forces.com/world-news/defence-news/68976-sherpa-apc-police-showcased-by-bri-at-milipol | title=SHERPA APC Police Showcased by BRI at Milipol | date=16 November 2023 }}

The following variants are made by Renault Trucks Defense, and later by Arquus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/french_army_france_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/sherpa_light_scout_4x4_tactical_armoured_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video_10507153.html|title=Sherpa Light Scout 4x4 wheeled tactical armored vehicle data | French army france wheeled armoured vehicle UK | French army military equipment vehicle UK|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=9 December 2021 }}

• Sherpa 2: Basic version with four seats and loading capacity of 2.5 cubic meters and 2 tons.{{Cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/J46PAYS/web/ImageServlet?imageCode=124853&codeSite=J46RTDEFENSE&etat=1|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071020044759/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.com/J46PAYS/web/ImageServlet?imageCode=124853&codeSite=J46RTDEFENSE&etat=1|archive-date = 2007-10-20|title = Arquus | Military Vehicles | Armored Cars | Armory Personnal Carrier |}}
• Sherpa 3: Basic version with two seats, no armored cabin and loading capacity of 3.5 tons.
• Sherpa 3A: Same as the Sherpa 3, but with an armored cabin.
• Sherpa 3 Grand Volume: Long chassis body with space for ten persons.
• Sherpa 3 Special Forces: Light attack vehicle in special forces operations.
• Sherpa 3 High Intensity: For special forces units operating in recon roles.

• APC: Three door version which can carry up to ten persons while having capability to have weapons mounted on top.{{Cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161028004825/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC|archive-date = 2016-10-28|title = Sherpa Light | APC Vehicle |}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104144358/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC|archive-date=2016-11-04|title=Our armored vehicles | Arquus | military vehicles | French Army}}
• Assault Ladder: Designed for counter-terrorist forces which have modular platform with hydraulic ramp and ladders up to 8.5 m.{{Cite web|url=http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC-Assault-ladder|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160815002223/http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/APC-Assault-ladder|archive-date = 2016-08-15|title = Our armored vehicles | Arquus | military vehicles | French Army}}
• Scout: Four door vehicle designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance and Command Post with maximum of five persons.{{Cite web|url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Scout|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161102194721/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Scout|archive-date = 2016-11-02|title = Sherpa Light scout | Combat proven APC & Scout military vehicle | Sherpa Truck}} The windshield and doors can have ballistic windows. Sold through MACK Defense as the Sherpa Scout.{{cite web |url=http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_scout.pdf |title=A Proven Performer With Extreme Mobility |website=www.afohab.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017014635if_/http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_scout.pdf |archive-date=17 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}
• Special Forces: Light attack vehicle with provisions to mount weapons on top while capable of mounting armored and mine protection kits.{{Cite web|url=http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Special-Forces|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817074853/http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Special-Forces|archive-date=2016-08-17|title=Our armored vehicles | Arquus | military vehicles | French Army}} It can seat two persons in front, one at the rear for a gunner and another for one more person at the rear. Sold through MACK Defense as the Sherpa Special Forces.{{cite web |url=http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_special_forces.pdf |title=Navigate Challenging Terrain With Confidence |website=www.afohab.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017013844if_/http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_special_forces.pdf |archive-date=17 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}
• Poids Lourd Forces Spéciales or Special Forces Heavy Weight: Customized vehicle made on request based on French special forces requirements.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/french_army_france_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/plfs_renault_special_forces_vehicle_data_pictures_video_12807172.html|title=PLFS ARQUUS Special Forces Vehicle data pictures video|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=19 April 2019 }} Known to have a combat and logistics version. Can be outfitted with two radios and a self-recovery winch while having at least more seat for another person, having a seat capacity for 5 persons. Has a stronger engine at 265 hp.
• Sabre: A further developed variant of the SF vehicle, Arquus unveiled it to the public at the 2019 SOFINS exhibit. Similar to the PLFS, except that it can mount more radios/other C4ISR equipment when required.
• Station Wagon: Five door version of Scout designed for Reconnaissance, Patrol, Surveillance, Systems transport and Internal security with maximum of five persons.{{cite web |url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Station-Wagon |title=Renault Trucks Defense |website=www.renault-trucks-defense.eu |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920064551/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Defense/SHERPA-LIGHT/Station-Wagon |archive-date=20 September 2016 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/STATION-WAGON |title=Renault Trucks Defense |website=renault-trucks-defense.eu |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815062855/http://renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/STATION-WAGON |archive-date=15 August 2016 |url-status=dead}}
• Weapon System Carrier: Designed to operate with mounted weapon on vehicle flatbed.{{cite web |url=http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/CARRIER |title=Renault Trucks Defense |website=www.renault-trucks-defense.eu |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150302072006/http://www.renault-trucks-defense.eu/Security/SHERPA-LIGHT/CARRIER |archive-date=2 March 2015 |url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/french_army_france_wheeled_armoured_vehicle_uk/sherpa_light_sf_special_forces_4x4_armored_vehicle_technical_data_sheet_specifications_information_pictures_video_12007153.html|title = Sherpa Light SF Special Forces 4x4 armored vehicle technical data sheet specifications information pictures video 12007153 | French army france wheeled armoured vehicle UK | French army military equipment vehicle UK| date=20 July 2015 }} Sold through MACK Defense as the Sherpa Carrier.{{cite web |url=http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_carrier_brouchure.pdf |title=This Workhorse Delivers Reliability And Versatility |website=www.afohab.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017014540if_/http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_carrier_brouchure.pdf |archive-date=17 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}
• Armored Ambulance
• Internal Security Vehicle{{Cite web|url=https://www.joint-forces.com/features/27830-arquus-sherpa-light-internal-security-vehicle|title = Arquus Sherpa Light Internal Security Vehicle|date = 23 November 2019}}

• Mack Sherpa: American badged version of the Sherpa, first unveiled in 2014.
• Mack Sherpa Hawkeye 105mm: A Sherpa Carrier with a Mandus Group-mounted 105mm howitzer.{{cite web |url=http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_carrier_105mm.pdf |title=Sherpa - Dependable Mobility |website=www.afohab.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017014610if_/http://www.afohab.com/sherpa_carrier_105mm.pdf |archive-date=17 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}
• Avibras TUPI: Brazilian-made badged version unveiled in 2014.{{efn|[https://web.archive.org/web/20191022081822/https://www.avibras.com.br/site/en/our-products-and-services/defence-system/tupi.htmll The TUPI is being marketed by Avibras as of 2019].}} It was to be equipped with either an ARES Aeroespacial & Defesa REMAX remote-controlled weapon station or W&E Platt MR550 shielded ring mount armed with a 7.62×51mm or 12.7×99mm machine gun, or 40 mm automatic grenade launcher. The Tupi was made for the Brazilian Army's Light Wheeled Multi-Task Armored Vehicle (VBMT-LR) project.{{Cite web|url=https://www.avibras.com.br/site/en/media-en-gb/news/149-avibras-is-one-of-the-finalists-in-the-light-wheeled-multi-task-armored-vehicle-acquisition-process-by-the-brazilian-army.html|title=Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial S/A - Avibras is one of the finalists in the Light Wheeled Multi-Task Armored Vehicle acquisition process by the Brazilian Army|website=www.avibras.com.br}}
• Pindad Elang: Indonesian-made version of the Sherpa Light in collaboration with Renault.
• Temsah Sherpa

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• {{flag|Australia}}: Corrections Victoria Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) use two Mack badged vehicles for high risk prisoner transport that can accommodate up to four prisoners.https://www.facebook.com/FernoAustralia/posts/1547720968721463 {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}{{cite press release |author1=Minister for Corrections |title=New High-Tech Prisoner Transport Vehicles On The Road |url=https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-high-tech-prisoner-transport-vehicles-on-the-road/ |website=Premier of Victoria |access-date=23 June 2019 |date=21 June 2019}} The vehicles were manufactured in Australia under Volvo according to CV requirements with a contract of $AUD 900,000 for one van.{{cite web |url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/armour-plated-high-tech-and-900k-each-paddy-wagons-go-mad-max-20190621-p5201t.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true |title=Armour-plated, high tech and $900k each - paddy wagons go Mad Max |website=www.theage.com.au |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017054508/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/armour-plated-high-tech-and-900k-each-paddy-wagons-go-mad-max-20190621-p5201t.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true |archive-date=17 October 2019 |url-status=dead}}
• {{flag|Brazil}}: Three Sherpa Light APCs in service with the Federal Police of Brazil for BRL5 million.{{cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2015/10/pf-compra-tres-blindados-de-r-5-milhoes-para-olimpiadas.html|title=PF compra três blindados de R$ 5 milhões para as Olimpíadas|date=15 October 2015|access-date=15 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016143605/http://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2015/10/pf-compra-tres-blindados-de-r-5-milhoes-para-olimpiadas.html|archive-date=16 October 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://oidagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-08-02_OIDASI_CS2-RTD.pdf |title=Renault Trucks Defense valued at 772 million of euros? |website=oidagroup.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015110629if_/https://oidagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-08-02_OIDASI_CS2-RTD.pdf |archive-date=15 October 2019 |url-status=usurped}}
• {{flag|Cyprus}}: Reported in July 2024 with Cyprus in talks with Arquus.{{cite web |title=Cyprus to buy Sherpa armoured vehicles and Akeron missiles from France |url=https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-to-buy-sherpa-armoured-vehicles-and-akeron-missiles-from-france/ |website=in-cyprus.philenews.com |publisher=en.philenews |access-date=2 July 2024}} Confirmed by Arquus with an order for 12 Sherpas with Akeron MP missiles.https://thedefensepost.com/2025/05/08/cyprus-sherpa-akeron/
• {{flag|Chile}}: Used by Carabineros de Chile's GOPES, first purchased in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/05/04/noticia-carabineros-chile-presento-vehiculo-combatir-terrorismo.html|title=Carabineros de Chile muestra por primera vez su Renault Sherpa antiterrorista - Noticias Infodefensa América|last=Infodefensa.com|date=4 May 2017|access-date=23 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512125632/http://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2017/05/04/noticia-carabineros-chile-presento-vehiculo-combatir-terrorismo.html|archive-date=12 May 2017|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Egypt}}: Sherpa Scout/Light Station Wagon used by both the Egyptian Army and the National Police forces, 191 vehicles ordered and delivered from 2012 to 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.gicat.info/article?article=workspace/SpacesStore/87765fa0-c49c-45a2-a509-da4549accecf |title=Egyptian defence ministry orders Renault Trucks Defense Sherpa Light Scout and MIDS vehicles |date=2011-10-21 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240526063019/https://www.webcitation.org/6AgrWtoE6?url=http://www.gicat.info/article%3Farticle=workspace/SpacesStore/87765fa0-c49c-45a2-a509-da4549accecf |archive-date=May 26, 2024 }} Egypt developed an Egyptian variant of the Sherpa called Temsah Sherpa.{{Cite web |title=Armored – Temsah Sherba – Eltemsah |url=http://www.temsah-egypt.com/vehicles/armored-temsah-sherba/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Valpolini |first=Paolo |date=2021-12-01 |title=EDEX: a new Sherpa is born under the Pyramids shade |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/edex-a-new-sherpa-is-born-under-the-pyramids-shade |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|url=https://defense-arab.com/news/54001|title = مصر تطور نسخة محلية جديدة من مركبة تكتيكية شيربا لايت 4x4 الفرنسية|date = 21 June 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.defense-arabic.com/2021/06/20/%d9%85%d8%b5%d8%b1-%d8%aa%d8%b7%d9%88%d8%b1-%d9%86%d8%b3%d8%ae%d8%a9-%d9%85%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af%d8%a9-%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%b1%d9%83%d8%a8%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84/|title=مصر تطور نسخة محلية جديدة من المركبة التكتيكية شيربا لايت 4×4 الفرنسية|date=June 20, 2021}}
• {{flag|France}}: GIGN is equipped with Sherpa APCs equipped with assault ladders with 2008 vehicles in service under Gendarmerie Nationale.{{cite web|url=http://defense.blogs.lavoixdunord.fr/archive/2015/01/16/la-nouvelle-bete-du-gign-le-sherpa-13696.html|title=La nouvelle bête d'assaut du GIGN|website=defense.blogs.lavoixdunord.fr|access-date=2017-05-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718174052/http://defense.blogs.lavoixdunord.fr/archive/2015/01/16/la-nouvelle-bete-du-gign-le-sherpa-13696.html|archive-date=2017-07-18|url-status=live}} French special forces equipped with the PLFS – Poids Lourd des Forces Spéciales, based on the Sherpa 2 chassis.{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/67683/french-special-forces-receive-their-first-new-plfs-vehicles|title=French Special Forces receive their first new PLFS vehicles|publisher=IHS Jane's|last=Frédéric|first=Lert|location=Bordeaux|date=13 February 2017|access-date=16 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217021151/http://www.janes.com/article/67683/french-special-forces-receive-their-first-new-plfs-vehicles|archive-date=17 February 2017|url-status=dead}} 202 PLFS vehicles first ordered in 2015.
• {{flag|Ghana}}{{Cite web|url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|title=Trade Registers|website=armstrade.sipri.org}}
• {{flag|India}}: National Security Guard{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/oct/171013-nsg-commandos-get-new-counter-terror-machine.htm|title=NSG commandos get new counter-terror machine|date=2013-10-28|access-date=2013-10-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029212108/http://www.mid-day.com/news/2013/oct/171013-nsg-commandos-get-new-counter-terror-machine.htm|archive-date=2013-10-29|url-status=live}} and Central Industrial Security Force.{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/at-delhi-airport-sherpa-can-withstand-explosives-neutralise-terror-suspect/story-X5ruoSNlZKuZshF0YkR2PL.html|title=At Delhi airport, Sherpa can withstand explosives, neutralise terror suspect|date=21 October 2017|access-date=10 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110172018/http://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/at-delhi-airport-sherpa-can-withstand-explosives-neutralise-terror-suspect/story-X5ruoSNlZKuZshF0YkR2PL.html|archive-date=10 November 2017|url-status=live}}
• {{flag|Indonesia}}: 12 Light Scouts,{{cite web|url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/01/14/Renault-APCs-set-for-Indonesian-army/UPI-44491295004600/|title=Renault APCs set for Indonesian army|access-date=2012-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117004827/http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2011/01/14/Renault-APCs-set-for-Indonesian-army/UPI-44491295004600/|archive-date=2011-01-17|url-status=live}} 6 Armored Light Scouts,{{Cite web|url=https://militer.or.id/1879/enam-sherpa-2-perkuat-indobatt/|title=Enam "SHERPA 2" Perkuat Indobatt|last=Raditya|first=Rendy|date=2017-03-06|website=Militer.or.id|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}} and several Weapon System Carrier/Station Wagon variants for MBDA MPCV System.{{Cite web|url=https://www.indomiliter.com/renault-sherpa-light-rantis-pengusung-rudal-mistral-rcws-arhanud-tni-ad/|title=Renault Sherpa Light: Rantis Pengusung Rudal Mistral RCWS Arhanud TNI AD – Indomiliter.com|date=11 August 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}} It was reported in 2011 that Renault collaborated with PT Pindad to manufacture some of the Sherpas for the Indonesian military.
• Elang made in limited quantities and only used by the 201st/202nd/203rd Mechanized Infantry Battalions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.airspace-review.com/2018/07/13/mengenal-komodo-berkulit-baja-dari-bandung-bagian-2-evolusi-sang-reptil-purba/|title = Mengenal Komodo Berkulit Baja dari Bandung (Bagian 2 - Evolusi Sang Reptil Purba)|date = 13 July 2018}}
• {{flag|Kuwait}}: 240 Sherpas sold to Kuwait National Guard in 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44966:kuwait--french-summer-sales&catid=113:international-news&Itemid=248|title=Kuwait – French summer sales - defenceWeb|first=Guy|last=Martin|website=www.defenceweb.co.za|access-date=2017-11-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110224855/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44966:kuwait--french-summer-sales&catid=113:international-news&Itemid=248|archive-date=2017-11-10|url-status=live}} Sherpa Scouts sold to the Kuwaiti military in 2016 under a €270 m contract.
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• {{flag|Lebanon}}: Sherpa Lights used in the Lebanese military, which was part of a US$3 billion grant from Saudi Arabia.{{cite web | url=http://www.janes.com/article/57739/lebanon-s-armoured-vehicle-order-is-finalised | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309180053/http://www.janes.com/article/57739/lebanon-s-armoured-vehicle-order-is-finalised | archive-date=2016-03-09 | title=Janes | Latest defence and security news }}
• {{flag|Mexico}}: The MACK Sherpa Scout is used by the Mexican Naval Infantry.{{cite web|url=http://www.planobrazil.com/infanteria-de-marina-mexicana-apresenta-seu-veiculo-blindado-4x4-mack-sherpa-scout/|title=Plano Brasil – Infanteria de Marina Mexicana apresenta seu veiculo blindado 4×4 Mack Sherpa Scout.|website=www.planobrazil.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/63962/mexican-military-parades-variety-of-new-equipment|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921192840/https://www.janes.com/article/63962/mexican-military-parades-variety-of-new-equipment|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 September 2016|title=Mexican military parades variety of new equipment - IHS Jane's 360|date=21 September 2016|publisher=}} It was first unveiled to the public in 2016, part of a purchase made in 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.estadomayor.mx/67261|title=Se reequipan Fuerzas Especiales de Marina|first=Jorge|last=Medellin|date=September 26, 2016}} 15 MACK Sherpa Scouts are to be deployed with Mexican Navy forces stationed in Tamaulipas, Guerrero, Michoacán, Sinaloa and the Mexican-Guatemalan land border. The vehicles will also be used by the Mexican Navy's Unidad de Operaciones Especiaes (Special Operations Unit) and the 27th Infantry Battalion.{{Cite web |url=https://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2018/07/18/noticia-mexico-sherpa-scout-vehiculo.html |title=Sherpa Scout de México, un Renault para lo que haga falta - Noticias Infodefensa América |access-date=2019-10-17 |archive-date=2019-10-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017015951/https://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2018/07/18/noticia-mexico-sherpa-scout-vehiculo.html |url-status=dead }}
• {{flag|Morocco}}: In June 2020, Morocco had a contract with Arquus for 36 Sherpas in Light Scout and APC configurations for Moroccan special forces units.{{Cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/june_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/morocco_orders_arquus_sherpa_light_4x4_tactical_vehicles_for_its_special_forces.html|title=Morocco orders ARQUUS Sherpa Light 4x4 tactical vehicles for its Special Forces|website=www.armyrecognition.com|date=18 June 2020 }}
• {{flag|Qatar}}: In 2011, an order was made for five Sherpa Light APCs for the Internal Security Forces.{{Cite web|url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/land/land-land/qatar-orders-27-military-vehicles-from-renault/|title=Qatar orders 27 military vehicles from Renault|date=December 12, 2011}} Another order for five more Sherpa Lights made in 2013.
• {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}: Pressed 100 Sherpa Light vehicles into service in 2014, which was part of a $USD3 billion contract in military aid to Lebanon.

• The Renault Sherpa should not be confused with the Leyland Sherpa — see LDV Pilot.

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