Plasan and ASFIR 4X4 say they will unveil a new light tactical vehicle called STORMER, aimed at special operations forces, reconnaissance units and rapid-response teams that need mobility, payload capacity and rapid deployment.
The companies said the vehicle was designed to transport larger teams, mission equipment and casualties over difficult terrain, while remaining straightforward to deploy and maintain.
According to the companies, STORMER is designed to carry up to 12 personnel and more than 1,000kg of payload. It is based on a Jeep Gladiator commercial off-the-shelf platform, with a reinforced chassis and driveline, and a configurable mission architecture intended to support different operational roles.
Plasan said the vehicle is powered by a 280-horsepower 3.6-litre petrol engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The companies said upgraded Dana axles and other chassis changes are intended to improve durability while supporting higher payloads.
The platform includes a modular roll-over protection system (ROPS) intended to improve occupant protection while maintaining visibility and situational awareness.
STORMER’s rear platform is designed to be configured for troop transport, logistics, medical evacuation, weapons and specialist payloads, including radar, counter-UAS systems and communications equipment, as well as an electric winch. A three-position folding rear door is intended to support rapid troop entry and exit, secure carriage of equipment, and a stretcher configuration for casualty evacuation.
The companies said the vehicle includes a 24-volt electrical system, blackout driving capability, a communications console and multiple antenna mounting points to support customer-specific mission system integration. They said the use of commercially available components is intended to simplify maintenance and long-term sustainment.
Plasan said STORMER builds on its experience in survivability, vehicle protection and automotive engineering, and follows its SandCat vehicle family. The project was developed in collaboration with ASFIR 4X4, which the companies said contributed experience in off-road vehicle systems and components.
Plasan CEO Moshe Elazar said the vehicle was developed to meet a “growing operational requirement” for a rapidly deployable platform capable of carrying larger teams and equipment without sacrificing mobility.
ASFIR 4X4 CEO Tzachi Oz said the collaboration focused on adapting a commercial 4×4 base into a tactical vehicle while retaining the reliability and supportability of a commercial platform.
