The MTV (Medium Tactical Vehicle) platform has been selected by the Dutch Defense Materiel Organization (DMO) within the “12 kN & RCWS” Contract signed on November 28th 2019. The 12 kN Program requires Iveco Defence Vehicles to initially provide 918 MTV vehicles in several configurations, protected and unprotected, including RCWS and other attachments and add-ons. In December 2020, an additional batch of 267 vehicles has been ordered by the DMO, increasing the fleet to a total of 1185 units. The 12 kN contract consists of a family of 4×4 vehicles, based on Iveco Defence Vehicles’ brand-new MTV platform. This high-performance vehicle can be efficiently adapted to meet the needs of all military users, from the Army to the Marines, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Units and Military Police. The elements common to all variants include the 6-cylinder 6.7 litre Diesel engine, capable of producing 207kW power and 1000Nm torque, the automated transmission and permanent 4×4 wheel-drive with 3 fully lockable differentials, and the high and low ratio gears. Protection is a fundamental feature as well: Iveco Defence Vehicles has made great use of the extensive experience gained with LMV and MPV platforms. All MTV variants, short and long cab and monocoque, are made from ballistic steel and benefit from an add-on steel armour kit that increases ballistic and blast protection levels. In terms of personnel transport, the Soft-Top and Hard-Top versions can accommodate a team of 2+2, the Pick-up a crew of 2 and the Medevac transport a crew of 2+2 lying or 2+4 sitting casualties, while the Military Police / Air Force Security Vehicle can accommodate a crew of 2+6 and can be configured as an assault ladder.