After 70 Years, the British Army’s Land Rover Era Draws to a Close – and the Race for Its Replacement Begins The British Army has begun the phased retirement of its Land Rover fleet, bringing to an end one of the most enduring partnerships in British military history – and opening one of the more closely watched vehicle procurement competitions of recent years. A ceremonial ‘Lights Out for the Landy’ event was held on 19 March 2026 at Bovington, home of the Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle School, bringing together defence officials, soldiers, industry partners and historians to mark the occasion.…
