Taiwan is preparing to introduce a new domestically developed reconnaissance vehicle, with 246 units planned for production between 2028 and 2033 under the Iron Cavalry Project. The vehicle is intended to support army reconnaissance units in surveillance, security patrols, and counterattack operations while complementing the military’s existing Humvee fleet. Taiwan’s Armaments Bureau is overseeing development and integration, with local research organizations contributing key technologies. The Industrial Technology Research Institute is responsible for mobility systems, while the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is developing the electro-optical reconnaissance equipment. The four-wheel-drive vehicle uses a 205-horsepower engine, reaches a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour, and has an operating range of about 500 kilometers. Its telescopic sensor mast can conduct reconnaissance at distances of up to 12 kilometers. A remotely operated 12.7mm weapon station provides additional protection and fire-support capability. The program forms part of Taiwan’s broader efforts to strengthen wartime readiness and sustain military operations during prolonged conflict.
