Born from Purpose. Built Without Compromise
At Rhodium 45, we didn't set out to build another armored vehicle. Our mission was to build the world's most advanced civilian protection vehicle — one that combines military-grade security with the luxury and performance of the finest automobiles on the market. What began as years of field experience loading, testing, and perfecting armored platforms evolved into something the industry had never seen. Under the leadership of our founder, our mission became clear: protection should never require sacrifice. Not in comfort. Not in performance.
Our Evolution
From our beginnings in executive protection and field-tested armoring, we quickly realized the gap in the market. Existing armored vehicles were either too military, too obvious, or too compromised in performance and comfort. This led us to build something the industry had never seen — a civilian bulletproof vehicle that looks like luxury, performs like a sports SUV, and protects like nothing else on the road. While our competitors were building armored vehicles for governments, we built one for the people who build the world.
Driven by Precision
Rhodium 45 vehicle is the result of obsessive engineering — not mass production. We have spent years in the field loading, testing, and perfecting armored platforms across the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes S-Class, G-Wagon, and more. Every mile, every challenge, every threat scenario shaped what we build today. Precision is not a feature. It is the only standard we accept
Protection Meets Prestige
We refused to accept that protection requires sacrifice. The Rhodium 45 is BR6 certified, and finished to the standard of a private aircraft interior — without a single external modification that signals what it carries inside. Our competitors build armored vehicles. We build protected luxury
CEN 1063 ARMOR LEVEL
ASSUALT RIFLE 7.62 x 51mm
HAND GRENADES 2X DM51
Our Promise
We believe in offering more than just a vehicle — we provide peace of mind. Every Rhodium 45 comes with a 48-month manufacturer warranty and 24/7 global technical assistance, meaning we stand behind our product wherever you are in the world. Our team is available around the clock — because protection does not have office hours.
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Meet Our Founder:
Paul Obanua
Paul Obanua, Chairman of Texas Armored Direct, Inc., is the visionary behind Rhodium 45 — the world's most advanced civilian bulletproof vehicle. An alumnus of Harvard Business School's Private Equity and Venture Capital Programme, Paul built his career at the intersection of business, luxury, and protection — and saw a gap that no one in the industry had the ambition to fill.
His mission was not to build another armored vehicle. It was to build something the world had never seen — a vehicle where BR6 presidential-level protection is not the product, but the standard. Where over 1,000 hours of expert craftsmanship go into every unit. Where Italian leather, fibre optic skylights, motion-compatible Starlink, and a 42-inch partition television are not options — they are what Rhodium 45 means.
Paul asked a simple question: why should the people who can afford the finest things in the world have to choose between luxury and their life? Rhodium 45 is his answer. Built in Texas. Trusted by heads of state, executives, and high-net-worth individuals across 25+ countries.
