Discover why NATO and the Belgian Armed Forces officially moved away from the iconic Humvee to deploy the Oshkosh CLV Falcon, an advanced tactical platform built for modern ground survivability. In this documentary breakdown, we examine how roadside blast threats in asymmetric warfare exposed the mechanical limits of legacy utility vehicles and forced a complete rethink of light armor doctrine. Explore the engineering behind the Falcon, including its blast-deflecting hull geometry, smart independent suspension, and integration of the Belgian FN DeFNder Light remote weapon station. We also unpack Belgium’s broader motorized transformation under the CaMo program alongside France and the standardization of allied logistics across Europe. Watch to see how the era of thinly armored transports came to an end and what the future holds for modern mechanized infantry.
Music provided by Liborio Conti (
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Source: European Defense
