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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