Colombian firm unveils new armoured tactical vehicle

Colombian manufacturer Armor International unveiled the Hunter LT-8, a protected light tactical vehicle designed to transport six to eight personnel for security and special-forces missions. Built on a Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis, the vehicle is described as having Level III ballistic protection, four-wheel drive and a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine producing approximately 201 horsepower. The company sent an initial prototype to Chile in early November 2026 for tactical demonstrations with the country's armed forces and identifies the LT-8 as the third vehicle in its Hunter family. This is a prototype unveiling and evaluation effort, not a confirmed acquisition or mine-resistant vehicle programme.