The Babcock International Group General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) gets a Scottish glow up for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Press Release, London, 18 August 2026: We’ve given our proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet a distinctly Scottish makeover by wrapping a General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) in a bespoke tartan livery to celebrate The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
As a proud sponsor of the historic event, which celebrates military tradition, Scottish heritage and international culture while raising vital funds for a range of charities, we created a one-off GLV based on our own specially commissioned tartan design. Starring in a photoshoot our Rosyth facility, where we support UK and international armed forces across a number of defence programmes, this tartan model is equally at home in the mud as it is on a fashion runway.
Sir Nick Hine, our Chief Growth Officer, said: “The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the UK’s most iconic events, bringing together world-class performances while raising vital funds for charities across the country. Our involvement is proudly reflected in this distinctive tartan livery for the GLV, recognising Scotland’s enduring contribution to the Armed Forces and this remarkable event.
“Dressed for Scotland and engineered for operations, the striking tartan exterior may catch the eye, but it’s the advanced capability underneath that marks a significant step forward for the military.”
The GLV family of vehicles have been developed by Babcock as its proposed replacement for the British Army’s Land Rover fleet, which is due to retire from service after more than 70 years. The GLV is available in multiple configurations, enabling it to support a wide range of military tasks.
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