Official information from the Ministry of the Interior confirms the incorporation of a new tactical vehicle for the Special Intervention Unit of the Civil Guard. This is a project entirely developed in Spain that strengthens the industrial autonomy and response capacity of one of the most specialized units in the country.
The presentation of the new armored vehicle took place during an institutional visit to the UEI base in Valdemoroled by minister Fernando Grande Marlaska and the Director General of the Civil Guard, Mercedes Gonzalez. The event highlighted the importance of providing elite units with resources adapted to current risks.
From this point on, the key information is known: the vehicle was designed specifically for the IEU based on an existing platform, but with structural and functional modifications that meet assault, rescue and threat neutralization operations in hostile environments.
An industrial development with the seal of Ciudad Real
The armored vehicle is manufactured in the city of Legacyin the province of Royal Cityby the company Technological and security developments (DST). The development contract awarded reaches 853,000 euros and envisages the complete adaptation of the vehicle to the operational requirements of the unit.
Full production in the national territory reinforces the role of Castile-La Mancha as an emerging pole of the security and defense industry, a strategic sector that combines technological innovation, qualified employment and industrial sovereignty.
Complete adaptation to UEI missions
The design of the armored vehicle meets the real needs detected in high-risk operations. The interior configuration, access and protection systems have been defined in direct collaboration with UEI specialists, allowing immediate integration into your daily operations.
Among the most notable elements is its ability to transport a complete response team, facilitating rapid and safe deployment in situations of kidnapping, terrorism or armed threats.
Technical capabilities and ballistic protection
The new tactical vehicle belongs to the medium armor category and has a rear assault ramp that accelerates the exit of agents during critical operations. Its level of protection meets internationally recognized military standards, increasing safety against firearms and explosives.
A qualitative leap in operational security
The incorporation of this armored vehicle represents a direct reinforcement of the IEU’s ability to act in very complex scenarios. Increased protection and mobility reduce risks for officers and improve the effectiveness of interventions.
Additionally, the vehicle is ready to operate in both urban and rural environments, expanding the range of scenarios in which it can be safely deployed.
The UEI, a key unit since 1978
THE Special Intervention Unit It is one of the most experienced elite units in the Spanish security forces. Since its creation in 1978, it has participated in more than 500 special operations, characterized by a high level of risk and complexity.
His record includes the release of hundreds of hostages and the arrest of numerous terrorists, with a leading role in the fight against the gang. ETA. The constant modernization of its resources is considered essential to maintain these efficiency standards.
Investment and continued modernization
The new armored vehicle is part of a broader strategy by the Ministry of the Interior aimed at renewing the material resources of the Civil Guard. Investment in technology and protection is seen as a key element in anticipating increasingly sophisticated threats.
With this incorporation, the UEI strengthens its immediate response capacity and consolidates the collaboration between State Security Forces and national industry, a combination that marks the future of special operations in Spain.
The first armored vehicle manufactured in Royal City It thus symbolizes tangible progress in security, industry and operational preparedness, placing the UEI in a strengthened position in the face of current challenges.
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