LAV-150 Commando

The LAV-150 Commando is a four-wheeled armored personnel carrier (APC) and armored car, developed by Cadillac Gage. It is known for its versatility, serving in various roles including reconnaissance, internal security, and as a light assault vehicle, and has been widely exported.

Developed by Cadillac Gage in the early 1970s as an upgraded hybrid of the earlier V-100 and V-200 models, the V-150 (later designated LAV-150) was designed to offer improved payload capacity and heavier armament options for expeditionary and internal security forces. The vehicle family entered active service during the Vietnam War era, with the specific V-150 variant becoming widely adopted by international militaries starting in 1971. It saw significant combat deployment during the Vietnam War, the Gulf War—most notably with Saudi Arabian forces during the Battle of Khafji—and in numerous counter-insurgency operations across Southeast Asia and Latin America. While largely retired from United States military inventories, the LAV-150 remains in active service with several global operators and served as the direct design precursor to the modern M1117 Armored Security Vehicle.