Team LionStrike has delivered three vehicles, including a new Battlefield Ambulance (BFA) variant, to the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) for the Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) competition. Other variants include one each of the Tactical Mobility Vehicle (TMV) and the General Purpose Vehicle (GPV). Overall, these deliveries mark another important milestone for the team’s mission to deliver modern, adaptable and UK-supported vehicle capability to the British Armed Forces.

The new Battlefield Ambulance variant is built on the Chevrolet Silverado Heavy-Duty (HD) platform that was first launched to the UK defence market in May 2026 and displayed in its base pickup configuration at the DVD event. The Silverado HD platform delivers significant payload and capacity that eases the complexity of integration and enhances the capability of the BFA offer. The BFA variant has been designed and integrated by NP Aerospace and GM Defense, a demonstration of the original equipment manufacturer- (OEM) backed, UK on-shore vehicle integration capability offered by Team LionStrike. The new BFA has a payload of over 1100kg and can carry two seated casualties, two stretcher casualties, and two medics in the rear along with a two-person crew cab. It is also configured with storage for the required medical supplies and equipment.

The TMV is a version of the well-proven GM Defense ISV-U that has been sold in very large numbers to the U.S. military. The GPV is a slightly modified Chevrolet Silverado Light-Duty truck that maintains maximum commonality with the commercial off-the-shelf pickup, built by GM in huge volumes globally, but adapted and integrated in the UK to meet the LMV GPV requirement set.

Bringing together NP Aerospace, GM Defense and BAE Systems, Team LionStrike combines proven vehicle technology with UK engineering, manufacturing and through-life support expertise. The LionStrike proposal is designed around operationally proven platforms, configured to meet UK requirements while minimising unnecessary modification and integration risk. The approach also provides a clear pathway to increased UK industrial participation, supporting sovereign capability, skilled jobs and opportunities across the UK supply chain.

David Petheram, Managing Director & Senior Vice President, NP Aerospace Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares, said: “Delivering the three variants to the MoD is a major step for NP Aerospace as the prime contractor working alongside our Team LionStrike partners. The development of the new BFA variant has been a live demonstration of how the customer benefits from having the OEM fully embedded into the team. The BFA design and integration is fully OEM-endorsed, increasing confidence, compliance, reliability and safety. And it’s all been done here in the UK.”

>      Italian Army has placed a substantial order for the INEOS Grenadier

>      Austrian Government has awarded a contract for enhanced protection versions of the Grenadier

>      INEOS Automotive is leading a consortium bidding for a British Ministry of Defence contract for a new Light Mobility Vehicle

>      The Grenadier is already being used by police, border patrols, special forces and emergency rescue services around the world

“In a world where geopolitical tensions are rising, military forces are bolstering their capabilities and resilience, they need the best, modern equipment available. As a robust and highly capable vehicle, this is what the Grenadier was built for – to unremittingly serve armed forces in mission-critical roles.” said Mike Whittington, Chief Commercial Officer at INEOS Automotive

LONDON, 5 October 2026 – The Italian Army and the Austrian Government have each awarded substantial contracts for the supply of INEOS Grenadiers. They represent the first orders from sovereign defence forces – a significant milestone for the brand.

The Grenadier became the vehicle of choice for the Italian Army, making Italy the first NATO country to place a sizable order for its military. ATflow, INEOS Automotive’s regional distributor will commence deliveries from early 2027.

Separately, an Austrian Government tender was won by Valentin Tusch GmbH, a vehicle armouring and conversion specialist, to supply the Austrian Defence and Interior security forces with Grenadiers adapted for enhanced protection. First deliveries and trials will begin by the end of this year.

In both tenders, the Grenadier was deemed the best available platform – versatile body options, multiple wheelbases, fewer parts for straightforward maintenance and strong solid axles capable of carrying massive weight across hostile terrain over prolonged periods.

INEOS Automotive is in advanced procurement discussions with other European and NATO armed forces, including the Team Grenadier consortium, which has been selected to move forward to the trials stage of the British Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme.

“In a world where geopolitical tensions are rising, military forces are bolstering their capabilities and resilience, they need the best, modern equipment available. As a robust and highly capable vehicle, this is what the Grenadier was built for – to unremittingly serve armed forces in mission-critical roles.” said Mike Whittington, Chief Commercial Officer at INEOS Automotive.

“Our most recent military agreements signal a huge vote of confidence in Grenadier as a benchmark already, as talks with other nations’ defence procurement teams continue.”

The Grenadier is already being used by police, border patrols, special forces and emergency rescue services around the world. This includes elite counterterrorism and tactical intervention units in Germany, France and Spain. Nearly every country on the eastern border of Europe has chosen the Grenadier for their security and border forces, including Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Serbia and Slovakia.

To find out more about the INEOS Grenadier, please visit www.ineosgrenadier.com.