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Special Report: Team Grenadier details UK light mobility vehicle bid

Team Grenadier has detailed its proposal for the UK's Light Mobility Vehicle requirement, built around an armoured Ineos Grenadier Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle. The consortium pairs Ineos as prime contractor with NMS UK and engineering partner SMT, offering 115- and 127-inch wheelbase platforms intended to cover nine variants. Protection is designed to meet STANAG 4569 Level II, with trials expected to begin on October 19, 2026. The vehicle remains a competitive bid within a wider programme; the Ministry of Defence has not selected a winner, awarded production quantities or confirmed a delivery schedule.

JanesSep 7

EuropeLand

Armoured INEOS Grenadier breaks cover for LMV bid

An armoured Ineos Grenadier Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle has been unveiled as Team Grenadier's candidate for the United Kingdom's Light Mobility Vehicle competition. The design uses a purpose-built steel cabin intended to provide STANAG 4569 Level II protection while retaining the commercial platform's mobility and supply base. Team Grenadier combines Ineos, NMS UK and SMT, with trials expected from late October 2026 and military modifications planned in Britain. The reveal marks entry into competitive evaluation, not a procurement award, and final quantities, variant mix, contract value and delivery dates remain undecided.

Army TechnologySep 7

EuropeLand

Team Grenadier aims for success with the British Army’s LMV programme

Team Grenadier is positioning the latest Ineos Grenadier 4x4 as a contender for the United Kingdom's Light Mobility Vehicle requirement. The consortium combines Ineos's series-produced platform with NMS UK armour integration and SMT engineering, offering protected patrol configurations while leveraging an existing vehicle and supply chain. A media demonstration precedes formal trials expected in October 2026, and the company points to civilian sales and current security users as evidence of production maturity. The bid has not been selected, so fleet quantity, final protection package, contract value, variant allocation and delivery schedule remain open.

Shephard MediaSep 7

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