Babcock International has completed the delivery of 123 Jackal 3 tactical vehicles to the British Army, concluding a program developed in partnership with Supacat.
The final unit produced was the six-wheeled Jackal 3 Extenda variant, which will now undergo testing before being incorporated into military operations. Despite the completion of this stage, the UK Ministry of Defence may still expand the contract to a total of up to 240 vehicles.
The program included the production of 70 units of the conventional four-wheeled version and another 53 units of the Extenda variant, which received a third axle to increase its payload capacity without compromising mobility. The new model can carry up to 2.1 tons, reach a speed of 120 km/h, and travel approximately 800 kilometers. It can also be equipped with different types of weapons and additional ballistic and mine protection kits.
The delivery of the new vehicles comes amid efforts by the British Army to rebuild its light-vehicle fleet after some Jackal models were sent to Ukraine as military aid. British land forces currently operate hundreds of these vehicles, which are considered essential for reconnaissance, patrol, and fire-support missions in highly mobile environments.
In addition to strengthening military capabilities, the program also had an impact on the UK defence industry. Produced in Devonport, the vehicles helped preserve specialized jobs and strengthen the British supply chain. Representatives from Babcock, Supacat, and the Ministry of Defence emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the importance of cooperation between government and industry in expanding the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces and boosting the national defence sector.
The final Jackal 3 vehicle has rolled off the production line at Devonport, completing a programme that delivered 123 Jackal 3 and Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles to the British Army with @Supacat. A great example of UK defence collaboration in action. https://t.co/AlrkkZsnb0 pic.twitter.com/ZbzUHP04gP
— Babcock International (@Babcockplc) July 13, 2026
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