Products for Special Vehicles
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Together on Mission

Armored vehicles must be reliable in any terrain or climate. ZF delivers robust, tailor-made components to ensure this.

Being your trusted partner

The mobility revolution continues to advance at a rapid pace. At ZF, we have identified key areas as drivers of tomorrow’s mobility, for which we are developing comprehensive solutions, both today and in the future. As a systems provider, we are playing a decisive role in shaping the future of mobility for special vehicles. Our mission: to reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and enable flexibility. ZF systems are characterized by their modular architecture, which allows for the seamless integration of subsystems while leaving room for customer-specific adaptations. Whether it’s driveline, chassis, braking or digital solutions, or engineering services - we deliver not only the right technology but also our expertise. Our services and expertise complement our portfolio and make us a strong and reliable partner throughout the entire lifecycle. True to our motto: Together on Mission.

Product portfolio

Land defense

Light wheeled vehicles
Logistical wheeled vehicles
Tactical wheeled vehicles

Product highlights: Driveline

Product highlights: Braking

Product highlights: Chassis

Light to medium tracked vehicles
Heavy tracked vehicles

Product highlights: Driveline

Digital solutions

Product highlights: ZF Defense Connect

Services & expertise

Systems & software engineering services

Complex defense systems require disciplined engineering and coordination. We integrate compatible, long-life systems using POSIX OS and middleware. MBSE and standards ensure traceable designs, with cybersecurity embedded for resilient platforms.

Mechatronics

We develop innovative mechatronic components and systems for defense, from electromechanical assemblies to advanced packaging for constrained platforms. Servo-drive expertise and dedicated software deliver precise, reliable motion and control.

Development & testing

We provide advanced dev and test environments for defense V&V, from GNSS and 3D simulations to modular HIL with rest‑bus simulation. Environmental, energy, and security testing ensure resilience, durability, and faster qualification.

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Together on Mission

ZF solutions for protected vehicles

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