Ridgback

The Ridgback is a 6x6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier, a variant of the US Cougar MRAP, designed to provide high levels of protection against mines, IEDs, and small arms fire. It was primarily used by the British Army for troop transport and convoy protection.

Developed by Force Protection Inc. in the United States, the vehicle was procured by the British Ministry of Defence in 2008 under an Urgent Operational Requirement to address the escalating threat of roadside bombs. Following the integration of British-specific armor, communications, and weapon systems by NP Aerospace, the platform officially entered service in 2009. It saw extensive combat deployment during Operation Herrick in Afghanistan, proving highly effective in safeguarding troops during patrols in Helmand Province. In 2022, a number of these retired British Army vehicles were donated to Ukraine to support its defensive operations, demonstrating the platform's enduring utility.