• Land Warfare

  Taiwan to order M1A2 Abrams

  13th July 2018

  Taiwan has decided to order 108 M1A2 Abrams tanks plus ammunition from the US. These MBTs will equip two armoured battalions in the northern sector …

• Military Logistics

  DSA 2018: Thailand toys with Transformers

  11th April 2018

  The TR Transformer II 4x4 pickup passenger vehicle (PPV) is now being acquired by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, with an example appearing at Exercise …

• Land Warfare

  DSA 2018: Tigon goes on trial in Malaysia

  16th April 2018

  Hanwha Defense Systems selected DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur as the location to unveil its new Tigon 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. In fact, soon after the …

• Special Operations

  DSA 2018: Testing times ahead for Malaysian SOF vehicles

  16th April 2018

  The competition is hotting up for new special operations vehicles for special forces and airborne units of the Malaysian Army, with a quartet of companies …

• Special Operations

  USSOCOM outlines technical experiment

  8th April 2018

  The US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released an RfI to support an upcoming Technical Experimentation (TE) event. The 4 April request outlined TE opportunities for …

• Special Operations

  New vehicles on display in Bahrain

  27th October 2017

  The Bahrain Royal Guard Special Forces has unveiled a new 4x4 long-range patrol vehicle, based on the Toyota Land Cruiser chassis and assembled in-country.  Shown …

• Special Operations

  MARSOC seeks training in high risk driving and advance conceal carry

  27th October 2017

  The US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is seeking commercial support for the provision of certain specialist skill sets, highlighting requirements brought about by …

• Land Warfare

  DSEI 2017: Braking into the defence market

  5th September 2017

  The world of motorsport is all about speed, not just on the track but also behind the scenes as teams of engineers look to rapidly …

• Land Warfare

  ​IDEX 2017: Raven claws on display

  17th February 2017

  AMTANK Armor will unveil its technical data package (TDP) to upgrade commercial vehicles at the IDEX exhibition.There is a growing market for militaries that want …

• Land Warfare

  DSA 2016: GK-M1 trials continue

  19th April 2016

  The GK-M1 Rapid Rover 4x4 vehicle from Malaysian company Weststar Defence has orders from the Malaysian Army as the prototype variant begins tests. According to …

• Land Warfare

  DSA 2016: Malaysia fires first Starstreaks

  13th April 2016

  The Malaysian Army has conducted the first live firing of a new very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) system. The Thales UK Starstreak VSHORADS missiles were fired at the Tanjung Logok …

• Land Warfare

  USSOCOM to buy Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles

  11th December 2015

  United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has released its formal request for proposals (RFP) for its next generation of Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCV). NSCVs are …

• Land Warfare

  D&S 2015: Thailand explores fast attack

  3rd November 2015

  With Thai soldiers regularly using motorcycles to patrol the insurgent-plagued southern provinces of their country, the military is exploring the use of a lightly armoured …

• Land Warfare

  Malaysia replaces SAM

  3rd August 2015

  Malaysia is replacing its Starburst very short-range air defence system (VSHORADS), which has been used to defend military bases, with an offering from Thales UK. …

• Land Warfare

  Djibouti displays new acquisitions

  10th July 2014

  The Djibouti Army used the occasion of the country’s independence day celebration on 27 June to show off several new armoured vehicle types that have …

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 ...