Gurkha word itself derived from "Go-Raksha" (), "raksha" becoming "rakha" (रखा). "Rakhawala" means "protector" and is derived from "raksha" as well. There are Gurkha military units in the Nepalese, British and Indian armies enlisted in Nepal, United Kingdom and India. Although they meet many of the requirements of Article 47 of Protocol I of the Geneva Conventions regarding mercenaries, they are exempt under clauses similarly to the French Foreign Legion. Gurkhas are closely associated with the khukuri, a forward-curving Nepali knife, and have a reputation for fearless military prowess. Former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once stated
Terradyne Armored Vehicles Gurkha Terradyne Armored Vehicles Gurkha The Terradyne Armored Vehicles Gurkha is a tactical armored vehicle built by Ontario-based Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc.. The Gurkha is available in three different variants (LAPV/MPV/RPV), each of which is built on a Ford F550 chassis. The name is a homage to the Gurkhas, Nepali soldiers who serve in the British Army. Application: Border patrol/law enforcement/government agencies/private security/tactical medic vehicle Application: Purpose built for law enforcement and related government agencies only. SWAT/SRT/ETF/ERT/rescue vehicle Application: Critical infrastructure protection/law enforcement/government agencies/military/border patrol Application: Company PR vehicle/daily driver/rolling panic room/executive protection/offroad vehicle/hobby vehicle The Gurkha appeared in the 2011