Top 19 Combat Vehicles From Special Weapons Magazine in 2015

Texas Armoring: Bullet-Resistant Beasts in Shining Armor — This TAC-enhanced Cadillac Escalade is truly the best of both worlds, providing a luxury interior along with armor to ensure the passengers get to their destinations safely.

General Dynamics Flyer lead — The General Dynamics Flyer was built to safely transport soldiers across any terrain with the right gear for the mission at hand. Each Flyer can be outfitted with weapons and armor, for example, as needed.

SB-1 Defiant JMR SWJA15 Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk — The goal of the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) program is to replace several aging helicopters in service, including the Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk.

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Austria Pinzgauer 2 — Austria: Pinzgauer 2

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 France Renault Sherpa — France: Renault Sherpa

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Germany VW/Rheinmetall Amarok M — Germany: VW/Rheinmetall Amarok M

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 India Tata Xenon — India: Tata Xenon

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Italy Iveco LMV — Italy: Iveco LMV

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Jordan Desert Iris — Jordan: Desert Iris

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Poland Tur 2/3 — Poland: Tur 2/3

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Russia GAZ-233 — Russia: GAZ-233

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 South Korea Kia KM450 — South Korea: Kia KM450

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Spain URO VAMTAC — Spain: URO VAMTAC

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Switzerland MOWAG Eagle V — Switzerland: MOWAG Eagle V

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 Ukraine SRM-1 Kozak — Ukraine: SRM-1 Kozak

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 United Kingdom Land Rover Defender — United Kingdom: Land Rover Defender

Tactical Trucks SWMP Jan 2015 United States HMMWV — United States: HMMWV

K-MAX Unmanned Helicopter SWMP Jan 2015 close up — The K-MAX platform has two sets of rotors mounted side by side that turn in opposite directions. This configuration allows for superior stability and power while eliminating the need for a tail rotor.

Surviving the fight is one thing, getting their ready for action is another. And, thanks to these next-generation tactical vehicles you can be assured that today’s warriors and operators have the tools they need at their immediate disposal.

Scroll through the gallery above and click on the article links below to find out what they are using and why!

Texas Armoring: Bullet-Resistant Beasts in Shining Armor

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When it comes down to it, low-visibility protection is a must for those facing high-level threats. And, thanks to Texas Armoring, that kind of protection is available. Taking everyday vehicles and armoring them to provide maximum protection is this company’s goal, and they deliver.

Flyer: General Dynamics’ Off-Road Warrior

Developed with SpecOps teams in mind, the Flyer from General Dynamics offers lightning-fast speed and amazing performance in a mission-ready platform. For those who need a tactical vehicle that can be deployed quickly around the world, the Flyer is the right answer!

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Combat Vehicles: Sikorsky’s SB-1 Defiant Helicopter

The SB-1 Defiant is designed to deliver next-generation VTOL performance that will help our warfighters quickly engage threats in any theater around the world. Powerful, capable and fast, the SB-1 Defiant represents the future of tactical air power.

Tactical Trucks: Top 15 All-Terrain War-Zone Wheels

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When it comes to facing threats on deadly ground, the armored vehicle is our warfighters’ first line of defense. Powerful, heavily armored and tough, these vehicles deliver the world’s warriors to hotspots to face any deadly threat.

K-MAX Unmanned Helicopter Keeps Aircrews Away From Risk

An ultra-advanced “drone warrior,” the K-Max Helo is a autonomously running helicopter than can quickly enter hot warzones and deliver much-needed supplies and equipment. Representing tomorrow’s capabilities today, the K-Max stands ready to enter the fight.

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