UK to send Mastiff armoured vehicles to Ukraine

Britain will be sending an unspecified number of Mastiff heavily armoured vehicles to Ukraine, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed, Report informs, citing the UK Defence Journal.

Describing the vehicle on their website, the British Army says:

“Mastiff is a heavily armoured, 6 x six-wheel-drive patrol vehicle which carries eight troops, plus two crew. It is currently on its third variation. It is suitable for road patrols and convoys and is the newest in a range of protected patrol vehicles being used for operations. Mastiff has a maximum speed of 90kph and is armed with the latest weapon systems, including a 7.62mm general-purpose machine gun, 12.7mm heavy machine gun or 40mm automatic grenade launcher.

“These wheeled patrol vehicles have a less intimidating profile than tracked vehicles and give commanders on the ground in Afghanistan more options to deal with the threats they are facing. They have Bowman radios and electronic countermeasures and are fitted with additional armour beyond the standard level to ensure they have the best possible protection.”