M-ATV

The M-ATV (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle) is a wheeled armored vehicle developed by Oshkosh Defense. It is designed to provide a high level of protection against mines, IEDs, and small arms fire while maintaining off-road mobility.

Developed in response to an urgent US Department of Defense requirement, the M-ATV was designed to replace heavier, less maneuverable MRAP vehicles that struggled with the rugged, mountainous terrain of Afghanistan. Oshkosh Defense was awarded the production contract in June 2009, with the first units entering active service later that same year. The vehicle saw extensive combat deployment during the War in Afghanistan and subsequent operations in the Middle East, proving highly effective at safeguarding troops from roadside bombs. Today, the M-ATV remains in active service with the US Armed Forces and several allied nations, recognized as a benchmark for balancing survivability with off-road tactical mobility.