All-new Defender Wolf Series II breaks cover

Probably you already know in regards to the Land Rover Defender Wolf, so ubiquitous has it turn into within the lifeblood of the British navy. And even those that don’t understand it as a Wolf will recognise the camo’d, beefed-up Defenders a mile off, having seen one on a highway (or in a valley) over time with an odd numberplate on it. 

But as you may already bear in mind, the Wolf’s time because the MOD’s Light Mobility Vehicle has come to an end, and a alternative is required. That was hardly a possibility Land Rover was going to disregard, particularly with Ineos having already thrown its Grenadier MRLV-shaped hat into the ring. So that is the Wolf for contemporary warfare, constructed from the Defender’s D7X structure and referred to as, appropriately sufficient, the Wolf Series II. It will compete for the MOD tender, similar to the Grenadier and a clutch of pickups. 

Though recognisable as a Defender as soon as extra, there’s relatively extra to this than a 110 with a color matched wheels. It’s advised that greater than 60,000 exams happened throughout growth to make sure the Wolf is match for goal relating to serving the armed forces. A Defender is hard already; that is going to be one other stage. The chassis and physique at the moment are in a position to face up to JLR’s Extreme Event Test process, which your common D350 isn’t going to. In a check on the MOD’s off-road facility, the Wolf was reportedly the one car in attendance to navigate all obstacles.

And as is the Land Rover manner, there’s extra than simply the Wolf itself to think about. Alongside the brand new mannequin a brand new Defender Defence Division has been established, which sounds a bit Team America, however guarantees ‘to engage with and support the requirements of other defence organisations.’ In case it wasn’t clear simply how essential getting the contract is. You’d should assume that the second technology of the car that’s served the armed forces for therefore lengthy could be thought-about beneficial, though it stays to be seen if the MOD nonetheless favours one thing with a separate chassis. 

To double down on the Defender’s flexibility, a pack (sorry) of 4 Wolfs shall be proven on the British Army DVD occasion in a few weeks: a tactical mobility car, a common mobility car, an ambulance and a utility car. They’re all in, that’s for positive. And JLR has expertise relating to tough and prepared new Defenders, with a complete Expert portfolio on the market throughout the globe serving to navy, border forces and so forth. As Ineos additionally does, within the pursuits of equity. 

Defender Managing Director Patrick McGillycuddy mentioned of the brand new machine: “The Defender Wolf Series II is our next generation military vehicle. British-designed and engineered with pioneering off-road technologies and an engine built in Wolverhampton. The Defender Wolf Series II is intended as a light mobility solution for people and equipment transportation for the defence sector.” He continued: “Our Defender Wolf Series II has been tested to the extreme and is highly suited to military light mobility purposes. Defender already demonstrates its versatility in tough roles for emergency organisations around the world such as border force, mountain rescue, police and fire.” Expect a decision on that MOD tender in due course.