Ford is collaborating with Ricardo and General Dynamics Land Systems UK to propose a militarized 6x6 Ford Ranger for the British Army. The vehicle is a candidate for the UK Ministry of Defence's Light Mobility Vehicle program, which aims to replace aging fleets of Land Rover Defenders and Steyr-Puch Pinzgauers by 2030.
The project is part of a £4,8 billion initiative to procure approximately 2 500 light utility vehicles. Evaluation trials for the program are scheduled to take place between October 2026 and January 2027. The modified Ranger competes against proposals from Land Rover, General Motors, and Ineos.
The 6x6 prototype features a 3,0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine paired with a hybrid system, including a rear-mounted electric motor. The powertrain delivers a combined output of 206 hp from the diesel engine and 282 hp from the electric motor. The vehicle includes locking differentials and heavy-duty suspension.
Technical specifications include a ground clearance of nearly 300 mm and a water wading capability of 850 mm. The truck offers a towing capacity of 4 500 kg and a payload rating of 1 982 kg. Tactical mission software is integrated into the vehicle's standard 12-inch infotainment display.
Ford confirmed that the turbodiesel engine is produced in London, while the hybrid system is manufactured in Halewood. Engineering and development take place at the company's Dunton facilities, with Daventry serving as the logistics and parts distribution hub.
