IAI debuts new tactical vehicle for German special forces
Two TAHRs to be transported inside CH‑47 Chinook helicopters, with crews able to achieve combat readiness shortly after landing
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new tactical vehicle, the TAHR, tailored for Germany's special forces, marking the first public display of the platform. The TAHR, constructed on IAI's ELTA ZD chassis, was presented ahead of schedule at the German Special Forces Command's annual conference. Developed by Flensburg Technology Systems (FTS), a joint venture of IAI's ELTA and German defense contractor FFG, the vehicle is designed as a light, air-transportable platform.
Requested modifications by the German special forces include an open architecture for integrating weapons and sensors, and a layout aimed at enhancing situational awareness. The compact dimensions allow two TAHRs to fit inside CH-47 Chinook helicopters, with crews achieving combat readiness quickly upon landing. The vehicle will be delivered in two variants, a combat configuration and a support model, both built upon an existing all-terrain platform already in service.
Germany's KSK, responsible for conducting special forces operations globally, values rapid deployment and mobility in various environments. KSK Commander Brig.-Gen. Andreas Kühne emphasized that the TAHR offers an operational and combat-ready vehicle for any terrain. FTS signed a framework agreement with the German Army's procurement authority in October 2025 to supply up to 200 vehicles.
IAI's CEO Guy Barlev highlighted the milestone as a testament to the company's strategic partnership with Germany, committed to joint defense capability development. ELTA CEO Dror Bar noted the effectiveness of their industrial collaboration in tailoring the vehicle to Germany's operational needs.
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