<h1>Automaker supplies VPAM VR7 armored vehicles to foreign ministry; legal risks in export, procurement, warranties, liability</h1> A domestic automaker delivered a fleet of limited-edition luxury vehicles, including two VPAM VR7-certified armored units, to the national foreign ministry for use by visiting heads of state. The armored variant underwent mandated ballistic and blast testing by an independent European testing authority and was developed with a foreign armoring partner; safety features and mission-specific systems are documented. Legal issues implicated include compliance with international armored-vehicle standards, export/import and procurement regulations, contractual warranties and liability for protective performance, and governmental oversight of sensitive security equipment transfers.