The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has launched the Land Mobility Programme (LMP), an ambitious project aimed at modernizing its fleet of utility vehicles, currently composed of Land Rover and Pinzgauer models. The primary objective is to implement a Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) with combat capabilities based on a common platform. This program includes production, supply, in-service support, and associated training to ensure long-term operational readiness.
As part of this effort, the UK Ministry of Defence will initiate the first phase, consisting of a Preliminary Market Consultation, inviting interested companies to provide key information for the selection process. Evaluation criteria include the requirement for full operational capability at the time of service entry (Off The Shelf), knowledge of current market capabilities, and an analysis of sustainment costs throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle, among others.
During the DVD2024 conference, held last September in Bedfordshire (UK), the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the bidding process will begin in November 2025, with the first platforms expected to be selected by October 2026. The program covers four main categories: LMP Heavy: 500 vehicles weighing between 20 and 40 tons; LMP Medium: 2,000 vehicles up to 20 tons; LMP Light: 2,500 vehicles up to 10 tons; and LMP Utility: 3,000 vehicles up to 7 tons.
The LMP program aims to renew the British Army’s utility transport fleet and includes a subprogram called the Light Tactical Mobility Platform (LTMP) with specific requirements. For LTMP Light, 156 all-terrain vehicles (ATV/UTV) will be acquired, featuring a minimum speed of 40 km/h, a payload capacity of 270 kg, and a ground clearance of 180 mm. For LTMP Medium, an initial purchase of up to 48 units is expected, with the potential to reach 863 vehicles, all equipped with diesel engines.
Among the interested manufacturers, GM Defense has stood out with its proposals. For LTMP Light, it presented its Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), already procured by the U.S. Army and Canada, which combines versatility with airborne deployment capabilities. For LTMP Medium, GM Defense offered the Light Utility Vehicle (LUV), based on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, and the Next Generation Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (NGLTWV), a hybrid model with a range of over 480 km and stealth operational capabilities.
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