Casspir

The Casspir is a South African-made mine-protected ambush-protected (MRAP) infantry mobility vehicle. It was designed to withstand landmine blasts and small-arms fire, primarily used for troop transport and security operations.

Developed in the late 1970s by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, the Casspir was created to address the severe landmine threat faced by South African forces during the Border War. It officially entered service in 1980, initially deployed by police counter-insurgency units before being adopted by the South African Defence Force. The vehicle saw extensive combat during operations in Namibia and Angola, and was later exported globally for use in international peacekeeping and mine-clearing operations. Today, the Casspir remains in active service worldwide and is widely celebrated as the foundational design that pioneered modern V-hull mine-resistant technology.