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Thursday 25 December 2025 - 11:28

Military Knowledge: Spartak Armored Vehicle – A Look at Iran’s Newest MRAP in Service

The Spartak (VPK-Ural or AMN-590951) is a Russian-made Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle, designed to safeguard personnel against the lethal effects of small arms fire, landmines, and artillery fragments during counterterrorism operations and special missions. This platform has recently been inducted into service with Iran’s armed forces under the Border Guard Command (FARAJA). In this article, we will examine this armored fighting vehicle in detail.