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03/11/2026 | Press release | Archived content

A modern logistics vehicle from a joint project of DAF Trucks, Tatra Trucks, Tatra Defence and VDL Groep to be presented at BEDEX 2026

Andrej Čírtek

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From 12 to 14 March, the first edition of BEDEX 2026 (Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference) focused on defence and security will take place in Brussels, Belgium. Dutch truck manufacturer DAF Trucks, Czech companies Tatra Trucks and Tatra Defence, together with the Dutch company VDL Groep, will present for the first time the result of their cooperation in the form of the DAF Military 6x6 heavy military logistics vehicle built on the Tatra Phoenix chassis, intended for the Belgian market.

In recent years, DAF Trucks, in cooperation with Tatra Trucks through its subsidiary Tatra Export, succeeded in a Belgian Army tender for logistics and special vehicles and delivered hundreds of DAF CF Military vehicles in 4x4 and 8x8 configurations, developed on the Tatra Phoenix platform. Building on this success, a new project for the Belgian market has emerged as a result of cooperation between DAF Trucks, Tatra Trucks, Tatra Defence and VDL Groep. At BEDEX 2026, both experts and the public will have the opportunity to see the concrete outcome of this project in the form of a DAF Military 6x6 heavy logistics truck with an armoured cab offering a high level of ballistic and mine protection, based on the Tatra Phoenix model series.

Tatra Trucks is responsible for supplying the chassis featuring its unique design concept, including a central backbone tube and independently air-suspended half-axles. DAF Trucks supplies the powerpack and standard cab for the project, Tatra Defence provides the technological know-how and certification for armoured cabin production, while VDL Groep's Belgian subsidiary manufactures a dedicated military CargoBody. Due to the development and manufacturing synergies of all the participating companies, this vehicle provides a fully compliant platform, and the companies are investigating national production opportunities, given the importance Ministries of Defence pay to this aspect.

The BEDEX exhibition focuses on strengthening European defence capabilities (the ReArm Europe plan) and connecting Belgian and European companies within the European defence ecosystem, as well as with institutions such as NATO and the European Union. The main themes of this year's edition include innovation in defence technologies, cybersecurity, drones, space security and the transformation of Ukraine's defence sector.

About Tatra Trucks

Tatra Trucks a.s. took over the world-renowned brand and the Kopřivnice-based vehicle manufacturer in 2013, after which the company underwent a successful restructuring following the change in ownership structure. In addition to standardized model series, the company also manufactures special trucks tailored to specific customer requirements. Key markets include the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while a large portion of the company's production is exported to dozens of countries worldwide. Tatra Trucks a.s. employs more than 2,000 people, with an additional over 700 employees working in its subsidiary Tatra Metalurgie a.s., which focuses primarily on foundry and forging operations. The shareholders of Tatra Trucks are the industrial-technology group CSG and the engineering group Promet Group.

About Tatra Defence

The Tatra Defence (TD) brand encompasses three companies based in Kopřivnice: Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), Tatra Defence Systems (TDS) and Tatra Defence Projects (TDP). TD focuses on the production of military land and special equipment and is part of the industrial-technology group CSG. TD specializes in the development, production and integration of wheeled armoured and special vehicles, the manufacturing of key structural assemblies, and the implementation of technologically demanding production programmes for domestic and international partners. The companies are located adjacent to Tatra Trucks, whose chassis are used for the production of various vehicle types. The TD production portfolio primarily includes Pandur 8x8, TITUS and Tadeas wheeled armoured vehicles, as well as the production of armoured cabs, special superstructures and structural components for military vehicles and weapon systems. TD also participates, in cooperation with other companies within the CSG group, in the production and integration of components for NATO land forces systems. TD operates modern production facilities, proprietary technological processes and a highly qualified workforce, and maintains long-term cooperation with leading European and global defence manufacturers. The company continuously develops its production capacities and know-how with the aim of strengthening the defence capabilities of the Czech Republic and its allies.

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