MILDEF’s Tarantula 4×4 High Mobility Armored Vehicle (HMAV), developed by MILDEF Technologies Sdn. Bhd., has successfully passed multiple tests, and the Malaysian military has concluded that the vehicle meets all required technical specifications. This was confirmed by the Malaysian Defense Minister in a recent parliamentary session. The HMAV Tarantula, a product of local defense technology, underwent a series of evaluations to ensure that it meets the needs of the Malaysian Armed Forces (TDM).
Among the latest tests carried out are two linked to ballistics. The first, a ballistic test with live fire, was carried out at the Institute of Defense Technology in Bangkok (Thailand), while the second, an explosion and mine testwas carried out at the Scientific and Industrial Research Council in Pretoria (South Africa). Although the vehicle has shown promising results, it is still too early to confirm whether the Tarantula 4×4 will join the Malaysian Army fleet.
The Tarantula 4×4 developed by the Mildef firm is a 14-ton mine-resistant infantry mobility vehicle, offering high-level protection against various battlefield threats, including mines and improvised explosive devices(FDI). The vehicleYoass isto powered by a diesel engineandse turbocharged and reaches a speed mtomaximum of 110 km/h.
It has protectioneithern balYoSTANAG 4569 level 2 statics and isto equipped with a stationeithern 12.7mm remote controlled weapons (RCWS) and smoke grenade launchers for greater defense. Added to this is an infrared camera, armored glass, the tires continue to work, even if they are punctured and It can carry up to 10 passengers, plus those responsible for its operation, all in anti-mine seats. Inside it has a fire suppression system