BIDEC 2019: IAG Guardian Xtreme next generation of MRAP vehicle.

International Armored Group (IAG) presents its latest generation of APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) in the family of Guardian vehicles, the Guardian Xtreme at BIDEC 2019, Bahrain International Defense Exhibition. This is an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) Vehicle which is available in 4x4 and 6x6 configuration.

IAG Guardian Xtreme 4x4 MRAP at BIDEC 2019, Bahrain International Defense Exhibition, October 29, 2019. (Picture source Army Recognition)

In September 2017, IAG has officially launched the Guardian Xtreme at DSEI defense exhibition in London, United Kingdom. Defense The Guardian Xtreme was especially designed to perform combat, tactical and surveillance missions and can quickly respond to remote area threats due to its high maneuverability. The IAG Guardian Xtreme APCs were successfully deployed in support of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon headed by UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon).

The Guardian Xtreme is a 4x4 combat vehicle in the category of MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) with a complete V-Hull shaped designed floor. The Guardian Xtreme MRAP is available in 4×4 and 6×6 configuration with standard STANAG Level II blast and ballistic protection including the engine bay.

The Guardian Xtreme can be armored up to STANAG Level III protection using add-on lightweight armor. The vehicle has a V-hull shaped floor to provide superior blast protection up to STANAG 2a, 2b and 3a. The Guardian Xtreme is specifically designed to meet combat, tactical and surveillance missions and can quickly respond to remote area threats due to its high maneuverability.

The Guardian Xtreme can sit up to 10-12 fully geared infantry personnel including driver and commander and is equipped with military-grade certified blast attenuation seats. Optional accessories can be integrated which include automatic remote control weapon station, thermal imaging surveillance camera systems, grenade launchers, blackout lights and much more.