On November 7, 2024, the Slovak Ministry of Defence announced the acquisition of nine multipurpose VTV 4×4 tactical vehicles from three different manufacturers: MSM Land Systems, Zetor Engineering, and DefTech. This initiative involves purchasing three vehicles in three distinct versions from each manufacturer, to evaluate their capabilities across various operational roles. These vehicles are intended to meet the needs of the Slovak armed forces in different contexts and could lead to a larger acquisition in the coming years.
The models selected for this acquisition include the Patriot II from Excalibur Army (represented in Slovakia by MSM Land Systems, with both entities part of the Czechoslovak Group), the Gerlach from Zetor Engineering, and the Wolf from DefTech. Each company will supply its vehicles in three specific configurations: a standard Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), a model equipped with a Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), and another version fitted with an advanced Communication and Information System (KIS). The Ministry has stipulated that the initial vehicles must be delivered to the Slovak army by December 20, 2024, with the fully equipped RCWS and KIS versions to be ready by the end of 2025.