01/18/2026
Ukrainian defense manufacturer MAC HUB has officially unveiled the MAC OWL armored combat vehicle, marking a new phase in the company’s defense production efforts, the company confirmed in comments to Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi on January 16.
It also confirmed that the project was developed in cooperation with South Africa’s Paramount Group.
Ukrainian engineers carried out substantial modifications to the vehicle, adapting it to operational demands observed during the ongoing war. The company said the armored vehicle has completed a full cycle of trials and has been deemed ready for high-complexity combat missions.
The MAC OWL is a wheeled armored combat vehicle offering ballistic protection in line with PZSA-6 standards and mine protection certified to STANAG 4569 Levels 3a and 3b, with the option to upgrade protection to Levels 4a and 4b.
Key specifications include a combat weight of 16 tons, a maximum road speed of up to 100 km/h, and a 4×4 configuration. The vehicle is designed for a crew of three and can carry up to six additional troops. With a length of 6.3 meters, the platform can be equipped with a remotely operated weapon station mounting either a heavy machine gun or a grenade launcher.
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It looks like a decent piece of kit. I’m sure it will be more than useful.
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