Ukraine to Receive 50 Bastion Armored Vehicles From France
Ukraine is set to receive 50 Bastion armored vehicles from French defense manufacturer Arquus as part of a 61-unit order intended to improve battlefield mobility and troop protection.
Kyiv already operates 11 Bastions delivered earlier for troop transport, along with refurbished VAB armored vehicles retired from the French Army. Arquus’ parent company, the John Cockerill Group, confirmed the new transfer in its latest report. Financial terms and delivery dates remain undisclosed.
About the Bastion
The Bastion 4×4 APC carries a crew of two plus eight soldiers and is designed for versatile roles, including transport, reconnaissance, ambulance, and command operations.
Built on the durable VLRA chassis, it provides STANAG 4569-certified ballistic and mine protection, weighs 12.5 tons, and can be transported by a C-130 aircraft. The vehicle reaches speeds of up to 110 km/h with a range of 1,000 km and can be fitted with 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, either manned or remotely operated.
