The Tarantula HMAV features a V-hull design to deflect blasts from mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), enhancing crew survivability. It is equipped with mine-blast attenuating seats to minimize injury risks during explosions. The vehicle's design incorporates 70% local content, underscoring Malaysia's commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing .
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The Mildef Tarantula 4×4 High Mobility Armoured Vehicle (HMAV) is Malaysia’s first domestically developed mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle, designed and manufactured by Mildef International Technologies in collaboration with the Science Technology Research Institute for Defence (STRIDE) and the Malaysian Armed Forces.
