• Special Operations

  French SOF awaits next VPS 2 batch

  28th April 2021

  An extra 35 special patrol vehicles were ordered for French SOF because of delays in the VLFS programme.

• Land Warfare

  Japan plans a successor to its LAV

  4th March 2021

  The current state of play in Japan's defence industry means that Tokyo might have to look overseas for its next LAV 4x4.

• Land Warfare

  Indonesia goes tactical with 4x4 vehicles

  22nd January 2021

  Indonesia adopts a locally developed and assembled light tactical vehicle, while signals point towards the development of a new indigenous MRAP too.

• Land Warfare

  Czech MoD will replace 40-year fleet of UAZ and Land Rover

  6th November 2020

  The National Army will receive up to 1,200 VN1-G (pick-up) vehicles between 2021 and 2024. Glomex MS, sro will be the supplier.

• Defence Notes

  Mali coup brings the blues for Barkhane

  6th October 2020

  The recent coup in Mali raises further questions over the future of the French-led mission against jihadis in the Sahel

• Defence Notes

  Japan deploys advanced weaponry on southwest isle

  9th April 2020

  To boost its defences against China in its southwestern archipelago, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on 26 March that it had deployed troops …

• Land Warfare

  Poland receives first high-mobility vehicles

  20th January 2020

  Poland’s air cavalry and airborne brigades will soon be operating new high-mobility vehicles, after the country’s MoD took delivery of the first batch of the …

• Land Warfare

  Kovico seeks further breakthroughs in Southeast Asia

  26th November 2019

  A lesser-known South Korean armoured vehicle manufacturer displayed two 4x4 vehicles at Defense & Security 2019 in Bangkok, as Armor Kovico makes a concerted attempt …

• Land Warfare

  Alakran light mortar carrier now operational internationally

  12th November 2019

  Although the Spanish-developed Alakran Light Mortar Carrier (LMC) has been tested domestically, the system is now deployed operationally by two export customers with additional contracts …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan developing a counter-IED system

  9th October 2018

  Because the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) does not have any vehicles able to remotely detect IEDs, the Ground Systems Research Center (GSRC) of the …

• Land Warfare

  ​​​Jankel expands product range, eyes future requirements

  25th September 2018

  Jankel used this year's DVD exhibition in Millbrook to showcase a broad range of its vehicle solutions, from armoured civilian examples to a new 6x6 …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  AUDS unveils latest version of C-UAS system

  23rd September 2018

  The UK consortium behind the Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Defence System (AUDS) has launched the latest variant in its family of products. Comprising Chess Dynamics, Blighter …

• Digital Battlespace

  Japan’s military unveils new EW system

  31st August 2018

  The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) unveiled a prototype of its new Network Electronic Warfare System (NEWS) to the public at the Fuji Firepower event …

• Land Warfare

  Land Forces 2018: EOS launches lightweight RWS

  4th September 2018

  Australian company EOS launched its new lightweight R150 RWS on opening day at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide, with production expected to commence before the …

• Special Operations

  Ivorian SOF equipment showcased

  20th August 2018

  Ivorian Special Forces (SF) displayed new Toyota Land Cruiser tactical vehicles together with Cayman armored reconnaissance vehicles, BTR-70 armored personnel carriers (APC), and a single …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• MPVs - 4x4

  A200 (Peru)

  Programme Background The Peruvian Army has a requirement for 4x4 protected vehicles to replace up-armoured commercial pickup trucks used in operations against narcos and other ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  David Urban LACV

  Programme Background The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has been using the David as a patrol vehicle since 2007. Compared to larger, heavier vehicles such as ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Special operations vehicles

  Technamm Masstech Commando

  The Masstech Commando from French manufacturer Technamm is a lightweight 4x4 vehicles designed for use within special forces units.

• Trucks and utility vehicles - 4x4

  Al-Washaq IV - Pickup

  The Al-Washaq IV is an armoured all-terrain vehicle (ATV) based on the commercial off-the-shelf Toyota Hilux chassis, allowing for ample spare parts availability and cost-effective ...

• Special operations vehicles

  Fox RRV-x

  The Fox Rapid Reaction Vehicle-x (RRV-x) is an open-topped 4x4 vehicle developed for SF operations. Unlike its predecessor, the Fox RRV-r, the RRV-x is based on ...

• Land: Electronic Attack - Jamming

  JAMV Mk 4

  The JAMV Mk 4 is an remote controlled improvised explosive device (RCIED) jamming system integrated into luxury vehicles such as the Mercedes S500L and Toyota Land ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  A200

  The A200 is a lightly armoured 4x4 vehicle based on a modified commercially available Toyota Land Cruiser 200 chassis. Capable of seating up to nine ...

• Special operations vehicles

  Maung

  The Maung 4x4, or the Rantis Maung, is produced by PT Pindad for the Indonesian Armed Forces. It is designed to be a light tactical ...

• APCs/IFVs - 6x6

  Musketeer

  Unveiled in 2009, the Musketeer is a 4x4 Multirole Light Armoured vehicle (MLAV) designed by Saymar LTD. Highly configurable and based on a Toyota Land Cruiser ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  Sentry

  The Sentry is a lightweight APC specifically designed for border patrol and reconnaissance missions. Its high mobility, great manoeuvrability and survivability make it ideal for ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Python-LAMV

  The Python-LAMV is a 4x4 IFV designed for transporting soldiers and/or equipment in urban or semi-rural environments. It is armed with three gun ports and ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Terrier LT-79

  The Terrier LT-79 is a 4x4 armoured vehicle that can be configured with a wide range of optional equipment, including a roof-mounted protected weapon station, ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Khan

  The Khan is a lightly armoured 4x4 based upon the ubiquitous Toyota Land Cruiser-79 chassis and automotive components. Intended primarily for internal security roles, it ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  Jaws

  In early 2013, IAG introduced the 4x4 Jaws APC designed for use by government, military and law enforcement customers. Based on a Toyota Land Cruiser ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Hunter PPV

  The Hunter Protected Personnel Vehicle (PPV) was designed by the Jankel Group to provide an internal security vehicle based on readily available Toyota Land Cruiser ...

• Mine-protected vehicles

  Metras MRV

  Penman Group developed the 8t Metras Multi-Role Vehicle (MRV) with ERAF Industrial Company to meet a Saudi military requirement. The Metras was first shown at ...

• MPVs - 4x4

  Specter

  The Specter is a 4x4 APC manufactured in the UAE and publicly unveiled in 2015. Based on the chassis of the ubiquitous Toyota Land Cruiser ...