The Streit Group Varan 6x6 amphibious vehicle can be equipped with a roof-mounted rotating weapon station which can be armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun 12.7mm machine gun, or an automatic grenade launcher. The Varan can be fitted with a remotely controlled weapon station. At IDEX 2013, an FN Herstal deFNder® Medium Remote Weapon Station armed with a .50 caliber (12.7mm) FN M3R heavy machine gun was mounted on the vehicle.

The Streit Group Varan 6x6 amphibious armored vehicle is built to withstand ballistic arms fire, mine blasts, IEDs, and other emerging threats. The vehicle features a V-shape hull which provides high protection against mine blast for the crew and equipment. The hull of the vehicle is protected at the Level 4 STANAG 4569, the firing of small rams 14.5mm AP caliber, 155mm shell splinters, and 10 kg of explosives. In option, the vehicle can be fitted with additional ceramic and composite add-on armor plates. The engine is mounted at the front of the vehicle, with the crew and troop compartment at the rear. The Varan offers seating for 10 people, including the driver, commander, and 8 passengers. In the rear of the hull is a large door that opens to the left, with a vision block in its upper part.