Mildef Ribat HMLTV

Mildef Ribat
Ribat on display at the RBAF Defexpo in 2024
Type	Reconnaissance vehicle
Place of origin	Malaysia
Production history
Manufacturer	Mildef International Technologies
Produced	2024 – present
No. built	1 prototype
Specifications
Mass	6.7 tonnes
Crew	7 person
Armor	STANAG 4569 Level 1
Main armament	12.7mm RCWS
Engine	250 hp
Transmission	6 Speed Automatic Transmission
Suspension	4×4
Maximum speed	110 km/h

The Mildef Ribat HMLTV is a Malaysian armoured vehicle designed and manufactured by Mildef International Technologies. The vehicle was developed by Mildef in order to fulfill Malaysian Army's High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) acquisition program and also for the export market. ^[1]

History

Rear view of Ribat

This vehicle was first unveiled at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 with the specific requirement from the Malaysian Army. Painted with a special white colour with the United Nation (UN) markings shows that Mildef also targeted this vehicle to be used by Malaysian Army for peacekeeping missions outside the country. ^[2]

In Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2025 exhibition, Mildef officially launched and named this vehicle as Ribat. ^[3]

See also

• Mildef Tarantula, armoured personnel carrier / mine-resistant ambush protected made by Mildef
• Mildef Rentaka, reconnaissance vehicle made by Mildef

References

1. "Asian Military Review - MILDEF HMLTV Makes First Foray Outside Malaysia".
2. "EDR Magazines - DSA 2024 – MILDEF Unveils Three New 4×4 Vehicles".
3. "New Straits Times - Lima '25 Gets First Look At Malaysia's Homegrown Tactical Armoured Vehicle".