Jaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countries
Jaguar Land Rover is negotiating with NATO nations to sell its new Defender military vehicles as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on Europe's increased defense spending. The company has established a dedicated defense division to supply these robust 4x4 vehicles globally while also competing for a significant UK Ministry of Defence contract. This strategic pivot aims to offset financial pressures from weak consumer demand, rising costs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
- ▪Jaguar Land Rover is bidding for a £900m UK contract to replace the aging Land Rover fleet, competing against General Motors and Ineos.
- ▪The new Defender Wolf Series II features a lightweight aluminium monocoque construction designed for various military operational requirements.
- ▪JLR is planning to enter the US pickup truck market by building a Defender variant through a joint venture with Stellantis.
- ▪The company insists that its expansion into the defense sector is distinct from its separate plan to cut 4,000 jobs globally to save £1.7bn.
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Jaguar Land Rover said the new Defenders were ‘exceptionally robust and versatile’. Photograph: Jaguar Land RoverView image in fullscreenJaguar Land Rover said the new Defenders were ‘exceptionally robust and versatile’. Photograph: Jaguar Land RoverJaguar Land RoverJaguar Land Rover in talks to sell Defender to Nato countriesCarmaker builds on relationship with British armed forces by seeking to cash in on Europe’s rearmament drive Business live – latest updates Julia KolleweTue 15 Sep 2026 03.40 EDTLast modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 03.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJaguar Land Rover is in talks with Nato countries about selling them the newly revamped Defender military vehicle, as the UK-based carmaker seeks to tap into Europe’s defence spending boom.It is also among carmakers…
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