The protected cab combines crew protection, mobility and operational availability within Scania’s modular system. It is being presented for the first time at Eurosatory 2026.
Scania said the protected cab allows defence customers to specify protected vehicles without moving to a separate platform. The company said it marks a new performance step in its modular system and supports modern defence and total defence requirements.
“Defence logistics and transport resilience are becoming increasingly important for armed forces and societies across Europe and beyond. With the protected cab, Scania combines protection and operational capability with the modularity, reliability and support systems already proven across our global transport ecosystem,” said Stefano Fedel, Head of Scania Commercial.
Scania said transport capability is a prerequisite for military effectiveness and societal resilience. It said vehicles must be able to operate in demanding environments, support critical logistics and remain available throughout long service lives.
The protected cab is intended for operations where crews must perform safely and effectively while the vehicle supports the mission. It is designed for demanding terrain, challenging weather and around-the-clock use.
The cab environment is designed to support driver alertness, manoeuvrability and control in complex operational situations. Scania said the solution enhances crew survivability through ballistic and blast protection features.
The system preserves visibility, ergonomics and the familiar Scania driver environment. It also enables the integration of mission-specific systems, equipment and bodywork.
Protection levels can be configured to operational requirements and mission profiles. Scania said the product is fully compliant with STANAG 4569 Level 1 to 3.
The concept is based on a modular approach to protection and vehicle configuration. Customers can configure vehicles according to mission requirements and operational phases, supporting both training and operational readiness within the same vehicle architecture.
The protected cab is available for 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 configurations. It is also designed to fulfil strategic mobility requirements, including the UIC GA train tunnel profile.
Scania said this gives customers flexibility over time and supports efficient use of protected resources. The company said fleet commonality allows vehicles to be adapted for different missions while retaining robustness, driver focus and operational efficiency.
“The new modular protected cab is not a separate platform outside the Scania system. It is developed according to the same principles that define Scania’s approach to modularity, uptime and operational efficiency,” said Sara Forsberg, CTO and Head of Scania R&D.
“That gives customers a scalable and adaptable solution with strong long-term support,” Forsberg said. Scania said the truck with the protected cab is built within its standard modular and production system.
The cab is manufactured in Sweden and integrated into Scania’s regular production flow. Final vehicle assembly takes place alongside other defence truck variants at Scania’s production facilities.
Scania said customers benefit from familiar driver ergonomics, common interfaces, shared spare parts and established service and support structures throughout the vehicle lifecycle. The company said these factors are supported by the same modular architecture and industrial processes used across its wider product portfolio.
Through common components and modular design, Scania said defence vehicles can be supported by established service, parts and maintenance structures. It said this strengthens operational availability and helps customers manage lifecycle costs in domestic operations, deployed environments and long-term fleet programmes.
Scania has supplied defence-related vehicles and solutions for more than a century. The company today delivers defence trucks, engines and related solutions to several NATO countries and allied nations.
Scania said the modular protected cab further strengthens its role as a long-term partner for customers requiring reliable transport solutions for demanding operations. The company will showcase the protected cab as a model during Eurosatory 2026 in Paris.
The protected cab brings together protection, modularity, industrial integration and lifecycle support in one solution. Scania said it is designed to perform in demanding operations and built to deliver over time.
