DAF, Tatra and VDL unveil military 6x6 truck at BEDEX 2026
DAF Trucks, Tatra Trucks and VDL Groep showcase a new state-of-the-art military 6x6 truck at the Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference (BEDEX 2026) from March 12 to 14, 2026.
over 900
over 1,150 worldwide
What Happened
The new DAF 6x6 military truck features all six wheels driven, with both an armoured cab version supplied by Tatra Defence and a civilian cab option from DAF. It benefits from Tatra's central load-bearing tube with independent wheel suspension and a Central Tyre Inflation System, ensuring unrivalled off-road performance. The truck is powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine, and VDL Groep supplies a dedicated military CargoBody and a full suite of superstructures.
- 6x6 powertrain with all-wheel drive
- Armoured cab with ballistic and mine protection
- Central Tyre Inflation System
- PACCAR MX-13 engine
- VDL CargoBody superstructure
- Suitable for national production opportunities
over 900
Part of a recent tender, including 4x4 and 8x8 variants for general transport and special tasks.
Why this matters
The collaboration demonstrates the companies' ability to deliver specialized military vehicles with enhanced off-road capabilities and ballistic protection, following a recent delivery of over 900 trucks to the Belgian Ministry of Defence.
Terms in This Story
- BEDEX
- Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference, a defence industry event.
- 6x6
- A vehicle with three axles and all six wheels driven.
- CargoBody
- A load-carrying superstructure mounted on a truck chassis.
- Central Tyre Inflation System
- A system that allows the driver to adjust tyre pressure from the cab to improve traction on different terrains.
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