armored vehicle

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Noun

armored vehicle - a vehicle that is protected by armor plate

armored car, armoured car - a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun)

armored car, armoured car - an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables; "the paintings were delivered to the museum in an air-conditioned armored car"

APC, armored personnel carrier, armoured personnel carrier - (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry

assault gun - an armored vehicle with the chassis of a tank (but no turret) and a large gun; used as an antitank weapon and to support infantry

self-propelled vehicle - a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion

armored combat vehicle, armoured combat vehicle, army tank, tank - an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

tank destroyer - an armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds

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- Recent developments and industry challenges: insights into technological developments and a detailed analysis of the changing preferences of armored vehicle segments around the world.

The Global Armored Vehicles Market (2019-2029): A $25.7 Billion Opportunity by 2029

Taiwan will begin mass production of its indigenous CM-34 "Clouded Leopard" eight-wheeled armored vehicles next year and is scheduled to complete the production of 284 of the vehicles by 2023, a Ministry of National Defense (MND) official said Monday.

Taiwan to finish mass production of armored vehicles by 2023

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Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian Army has been utilizing modern Russia-made UR-77 armored vehicles to cross the Euphrates River to storm ISIL's positons on the Eastern bank of the river in Deir Ezzur province, a Russian media outlet reported on Sunday.

Syrian Army Utilizing Modern Military Vehicles to Cross Euphrates River

The forces reportedly include 60 tanks on 30 tank-transporters, 12 armored personnel carriers, 15 additional armored vehicles, more than 20 armored jeeps and 10 Military Police jeeps.

Report: Army of Islam Behind Egypt Terror Attack

Central Security forces soldier Yehia Shawqi Al-Sayed, 22, was killed when he was run over by a police armored vehicle in Al-Ahrash area near Rafah and on the Egypt-Gaza border.

Soldier dies on border after being run over by armored vehicle

The presence of a safe, reliable and light weight armored vehicles for safety of troops operating in such insurgent areas has been conspicuous by its absence.oncord has been recently invited to participate in a Proposal for providing Light Weight Armoured Vehicle Solution (LWAV) by Indian Army.

Concord Safety Solutions launches new light weight armoured vehicle

TriMark has recently created a separate division, TriMark Armored Vehicle Hardware Systems, dedicated to working with armored vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers.

Opening the door on armored vehicles

According to market estimates, more than 3,800 armored vehicles were built in Brazil last year.

Armor all: Brazil is fast becoming the world's garage for armored cars

The Light Armored Vehicle is considered an interim choice until new--and as yet undeveloped--armored vehicles can be developed.

Army's new vehicles will speed MTMC port work

Purchasing an armored vehicle involves three steps: assessment of the threat, assessment of the technology, and assessment of the manufacturers.