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Land Warfare
DSEI 2023: Babcock beefs up Land Cruisers as British Army Land Rover replacement programme looms
14th September 2023
Babcock has unveiled a militarised version of the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 which retains the chassis, drive train, engine and other systems but features a modified body more suited to a soldier's height range of 4’8” to 6’6” including kit and helmet.
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Land Warfare
Israel-Hamas War: Israel’s fleet of armoured vehicles set to get their metal tested
20th October 2023
Israel appears to be set for a ground war in northern Gaza in what the Israeli government argues is an effort to destroy the capability of Hamas to attack Israel. It is an environment the IDF has fought in before and the army’s vehicles will likely have a key role.
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Defence Notes
DSEI 2023 in review: Ukraine, AI and the real world
20th September 2023
DSEI 2023 took place in the shadow of the largest European land war in more than seven decades and a growth in conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) with limited UK immediate defence programme opportunities; many of the new products and exhibitors' announcements reflected this.
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Land Warfare
Milanion NTGS joins forces with Global Ordnance to promote mobile mortars for US market
23rd March 2023
Milanion NTGS has signed an agreement with Global Ordnance to pursue sales opportunities in the US for its platform-agnostic mobile mortar systems.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2023: Jordanian private venture mortar ready for production
21st February 2023
The Al Tareq mobile 81mm mortar is fitted on a modified 4x4 Land Cruiser platform with crew protection and a roof machine gun mount.
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Defence Notes
US donates equipment to three Central American partners
25th October 2022
The US is supplying aircraft and vehicles to the armed forces of three Central American nations to help them meet regional security and defence needs.
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Land Warfare
Tests begin for first new French SOF patrol vehicles
14th September 2022
French special forces have begun testing the first pair of production 6x6 VOS-APP patrol vehicles that will succeed the VLRA, which has been in service since the 1970s.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: Pre-orders aplenty for armoured Toyota LC300
14th June 2022
Jankel has received multiple pre-orders from undisclosed customers for its unreleased armoured Toyota LC300.
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Land Warfare
Jankel receives follow-on order for Toyota LC200 pickup variant
25th April 2022
The method of lengthening the chassis and incorporating a modular pickup truck body — as applied to the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 — can be adapted to other commonly armoured light vehicles, according to Jankel.
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Defence Notes
UK pledges Brimstone missiles, Malloy drones and EW systems to Ukraine
4th May 2022
The UK has expanded its support for Kyiv with the supply of Brimstone anti-ship missiles, Malloy heavy-lift drones and other systems.
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Land Warfare
Babcock adds armour to Toyota Land Cruiser 300
2nd March 2022
Armoured LC 300 passes certification tests in the UK, says Babcock.
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Land Warfare
Alcon delivers brake upgrade for armoured Toyota LC300s
2nd December 2021
Alcon's upgrade kit is a ready-made solution to mitigate the added weight of vehicle armour on the Land Cruiser platform.
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Land Warfare
Poland finally welcomes first Wirus-4 vehicles
16th December 2021
Delivery of the first batch of Wirus-4 light strike vehicles to the Polish Army had been delayed by COVID-19.
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Land Warfare
Jankel starts full production of LTTV for Belgium
2nd December 2021
The Light Tactical Transport Vehicle has successfully passed the Belgian MoD’s preliminary technical acceptance under a programme that will deliver 199 Mercedes UNIMOG-based platforms.
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Land Warfare
New tracked articulated vehicles appear on the horizon for France
9th November 2021
French mountain troops and the Foreign Legion are conducting tests of a heavily modified variant of the HT270.
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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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 ...
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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 ...
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LTVs - 4x4
Land Mobility Programme (Light Mobility Vehicle) [UK]
This programme briefly introduces the wider Land Mobility Programme and then focuses on the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme. Information on the LPM and MPM can ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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LTVs - 4x4
Technamm Masstech Commando
The Masstech Commando from French manufacturer Technamm is a lightweight 4x4 vehicles designed for use within special forces units.
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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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
UAT-TISA
The UAT-TISA is a 4x4 armoured vehicle manufactured by UkrArmoTech. Unveiled at IDEF 2025, the UAT-TISA is modeled on the commercial Toyota Land Crusier 79.
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LTVs - 4x4
Hector Tactical Vehcicle
The Hector Tactical Vehicle was unveiled by Excalibur Army at the Future Forces Forum 2024 in Prague. It is a lightly armoured vehicle designed for patrol ...
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LTVs - 4x4
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 ...
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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 ...
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LTVs - 4x4
General Logistics Vehicle
The General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) is a light utility vehicle manufactured by Babcock International. Unveiled at DSEI 2023, it is a militarised version of the Toyota Land Cruiser ...
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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 ...
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LTVs - 4x4
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 ...
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MPVs - 4x4
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
