Mastiff (6x6)

The Mastiff (6x6) is a heavily armored wheeled mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicle, a variant of the U.S. Cougar MRAP. It was primarily used by the British Army to provide enhanced protection against improvised explosive devices, mines, and small arms fire.

Developed by Force Protection Inc. in the United States as a specialized variant of the Cougar, the Mastiff was procured by the British Ministry of Defence in 2006 under an Urgent Operational Requirement to replace vulnerable patrol vehicles. Entering service in late 2006, the vehicle was rapidly deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, where its V-shaped hull design proved highly effective at saving lives during intense counter-insurgency operations. Over its operational life, the platform underwent several integration phases, resulting in upgraded Mastiff 2 and 3 variants featuring improved armor, thermal imaging, and suspension systems. While being phased out of front-line British service in favor of newer platforms, a significant number of Mastiffs were donated to Ukraine in 2022, where they continue to see active combat.