MDT David

The MDT David is an ultra light armored personnel carrier and light Armored Vehicle assembled by MDT Armor Corporation, an American subsidiary of Shladot LTD. The vehicle is based on Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser platforms and replaces the AIL Storm.

History
On September 6, 2006, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract worth $10.1 million under a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date on July 30, 2007. On October 7, 2009, Arotech and Israel Military Industries (IMI) representatives signed an agreement to jointly work together and market the David worldwide except for India, Israel and the US.

On July 8, 2020, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $9,982,848 firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated completion date by October 31, 2022.

On March 30, 2023, MDT Armor Corp was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command to purchase Davids under a $21,913,585 firm-fixed-price contract, which is expected to be concluded by September 30, 2025. On October 19, 2023, the Israeli Ministry of Defense reported initial deliveries made from the US.

Design
It is designed to provide protection in low intensity conflict. It is capable of resistance from assault rifle fire, blast from floor and roof, and limited protection against Improvised Explosive Devices.

The David has a 4-cylinder, turbocharged inter-cooled diesel engine. It can accommodate 4–6 fully armed people with three doors, roof hatch and 4–6 windows.

Users

 * 🇹🇩 Chad: Provided 28 Davids in 2020 by Washington DC for Chadian troops under the Special Anti-Terrorism Group in the G5 Sahel. 88 Davids provided to Chad in 2021.
 * 🇪🇨 Ecuador: Acquired 45 out of 137 Davids with a Toyota Land Cruiser 79 chassis under a contract worth $67,284,313. Outfitted with Browning M2A2 QCB COAX HMGs.
 * 🇮🇱 Israel: Used in the IDF. 370 Davids are in service and are expected to be retired from active service after 2027.