Babcock has given its proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet a distinctly Scottish makeover, unveiling a General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) featuring a bespoke tartan livery to mark The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
The one-off vehicle was created by Babcock to celebrate its sponsorship of the annual event, which brings together military tradition, Scottish heritage and international culture while raising funds for charities.
The tartan GLV was photographed at Babcock’s Rosyth facility in Scotland, where the company supports UK and international armed forces across a range of defence programmes. Describing the vehicle as being equally suited to operational environments and the runway, Babcock said the bespoke livery was inspired by a specially commissioned tartan design.
Sir Nick Hine, Babcock’s Chief Growth Officer, said the vehicle recognised Scotland’s contribution to the Armed Forces and the Tattoo.
“The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the UK’s most iconic events, bringing together world-class performances while raising vital funds for charities across the country,” he said.
“Our involvement is proudly reflected in this distinctive tartan livery for the GLV, recognising Scotland’s enduring contribution to the Armed Forces and this remarkable event.
“Dressed for Scotland and engineered for operations, the striking tartan exterior may catch the eye, but it’s the advanced capability underneath that marks a significant step forward for the military.”
Sir Nick Hine, Babcock’s Chief Growth Officer
The GLV family has been developed by Babcock as its proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet, which is due to retire from service after more than seven decades of operation. The vehicles are available in multiple configurations, allowing the GLV platform to support a range of military tasks and operational requirements.
Babcock’s proposed replacement comes as the British Army continues to modernise its fleet of general-purpose utility vehicles, with flexibility and capability becoming increasingly important to operations.
While the tartan-clad GLV was created specifically to celebrate the Tattoo, the underlying vehicle is intended to demonstrate Babcock’s approach to replacing a longstanding element of the Army’s vehicle fleet with a modern platform designed for contemporary military operations.
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