NP Aerospace accelerates LTTV production for Belgium

NP Aerospace has brought its Coventry-based production line into full operation to complete the delivery of Light Tactical Transport Vehicles (LTTV) to the Belgian Ministry of Defence. 

By Sam Cranny-Evans, editor of Calibre Defence, published on April 2, 2026.

NP Aerospace has announced that its production line for the Belgian LTTV is now fully operational, according to an April 2 press release. The company is set to deliver the remaining 87 vehicles to the Belgian Ministry of Defence (BeMOD) by the end of 2026. This follows the successful acceptance of the first full-production batch in February.

The project was originally part of a larger 199-vehicle order based on the Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG chassis. NP Aerospace assumed responsibility for the remaining 87 units in September 2024. This occurred after the company acquired assets from Jankel Armouring Limited in June 2024 to rescue the disrupted programme.

LTTV’s modularity and 3-tonne payload offer a balance of mobility and utility. This is particularly relevant for Special Operations where agility is often as important as armour.

Consequently, the contract was novated to NP Aerospace, which now also provides lifetime in-service support for the entire fleet through its Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares unit.

Calibre Comment: Rescuing protected mobility

The successful restart of the LTTV line is a significant win for the UK’s land industrial base. When Jankel Armouring entered into difficulties in 2024, there were concerns regarding the delivery of these vehicles to Belgium. Light mobility platforms are important for moving around a battlefield and provide a measure of survivability against small drones and other threats. However, perhaps more significantly for the UK, the closure of Jankel represented another blow to its land industry. 

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The UK used to have a capable and extensive land vehicle industry, but the end of active operations in Iraq led to the closure of much of it. Recent contracts for Boxer and Challenger 3 will serve to revive it to some extent, but that is a difficult process. So, retaining and maintaining capabilities like those represented by Jankel is important for the UK, as well as Belgium.

The lead image shows LTTVs at the company’s facility. Credit: NP Aerospace.