BvS-10

The BvS-10 is an articulated all-terrain armoured vehicle, an evolution of the Bv 206, designed for high mobility in challenging environments. It is capable of operating in snow, swamps, and steep terrain, and is fully amphibious.

Developed by BAE Systems Land Systems Hägglunds in cooperation with the British Ministry of Defence, the BvS-10 was designed to address the need for a larger, more heavily armored, and faster vehicle than its predecessor, the Bv 206S. It officially entered service in 2005 with the British Royal Marines, who designated the vehicle as the "Viking." The vehicle saw extensive combat deployment during the War in Afghanistan, where British and Dutch forces utilized its exceptional off-road capabilities, though vulnerability to improvised explosive devices (IEDs) later prompted armor upgrades. Today, the BvS-10 remains in active service with several nations, including Sweden, France, and Austria, and continues to be procured globally, including by the United States Army for cold-weather operations.