After 70 Years Service, British Army To Retire Its Iconic Land Rover Fleet Of 5,000 Vehicles

After 70 Years, British Army set to retire its iconic Land Rover fleet of 5,000 vehicles as search replacement begins.

Over the decades, several bespoke Land Rover models were developed exclusively for military use.

These includes the Series IIA Ambulance designed to carry 4 stretchers and a medic and the Series IIA Pink Panther designed for use in the desert.

The British Armed Forces has begun retiring its long-serving Land Rover fleet after around 70 years of military use, with plans to phase out almost 5,000 units still in active duty service completely by 2030.

According to GOV.UK, a special commemorative event was held on 19 March at Bovington, home to the Armoured Fighting Vehicle School, to honour the Land Rover’s legacy and outline the Army’s vision for its successor.

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“The Land Rover and British Army share an incredible history and the image of a Landy in Army livery is truly iconic,” the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, said at event, where modern vehicles that could replace the Land Rover were showcased.

“As we look ahead to the future of light mobility vehicles, it is fitting to pay tribute to this extraordinary fleet that has served our Armed Forces so faithfully. I’m firing the starting gun on the replacement vehicle competition, seeking to put a modern vehicle in the hands of our personnel.”

Over the decades, several bespoke Land Rover models were developed exclusively for military use. These includes the Series IIA Ambulance designed to carry four stretchers and a medic as well as the Series IIA Pink Panther designed for use in the desert by the SAS.

To ensure its personnel are equipped with a modern advanced fleet, the Army has announced plan to launch the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme aimed at identify an enduring successor to the Land Rover.

According to GOV.UK, the LMV programme will offer opportunities to British-based businesses through vehicle support and maintenance, helping make defence an engine for growth.

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