Defense & Security 2025: Chaiseri launches four new military vehicles

A prototype of Chaiseri's Guardian-T armoured fighting vehicle is seen displayed at the Defense & Security 2025 show in Bangkok. (Janes/Jon Grevatt)

Thai military vehicle manufacturer Chaiseri has unveiled a series of new platforms at the Defense & Security 2025 show in Bangkok.

The new vehicles comprise the Guardian-T 8×8 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV), the Jackal 4×4 high-mobility armoured vehicle, the Ridgeback 4×4 high-mobility vehicle, and the Hisaar 4×4 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle.

A Chaiseri official told Janes that the Guardian-T, Jackal, and Ridgeback are all being developed in response to requirements outlined by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, particularly the Royal Thai Army (RTA). The Hisaar MRAP vehicle is being produced for the Pakistan Army.

Guardian-T

The Guardian-T – the prototype of which was completed in 2025 – is based on Chaiseri's 8×8 Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV), which was unveiled by the Thai company in 2023 and is operated by the Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC).

The Guardian-T prototype displayed at Defense & Security 2025 is integrated with a stabilised turret, a 105 mm low-pressure gun, and an autoloader. It is also fitted with a 7.62 mm co-axial armament and four anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs).

However, suppliers for some of the vehicle's core systems – including its turret and gun – have not yet been finalised. The vehicle is also yet to start trials with the Thai military, although Chaiseri indicated that testing could start soon with the RTA. Chaiseri also sees an opportunity to supply the vehicle to the RTMC.

According to Chaiseri, Guardian-T can accommodate a crew of six (including the driver) and provides STANAG level 2 ballistic and mine protection. The vehicle measures 7.6 m in length and 3 m in width, and it has a height of 2.58 m.