Flyer Defense

Flyer Defense Flyer Defense is the leader in the development of lightweight, internally air transportable vehicles. Flyer is based in Gardena, California.

Flyer Defense, LLC (Flyer) is the design authority for light tactical off-road wheeled vehicles, including the Flyer 72 and Flyer 60 (which are part of its Gen II Advanced Light Strike Vehicles line). Founded in 2000, Flyer partnered with General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems to offer its Flyer 72 vehicle as the candidate for the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) GMV 1.1 competition

, and was successfully awarded an initial contract for nearly 1,300 vehicles. The Flyer 60 was ordered by SOCOM in a small initial procurement in 2013 as a V-22 Osprey Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV).

10/02/2025

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The Flyer 72-HD C-UAS configuration will be at AUSA 2025 Oct 13-15 in Washington, DC.

From honoring the Army’s 250th birthday to once again participating in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb...
07/02/2025

From honoring the Army’s 250th birthday to once again participating in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Flyer vehicles have been in action coast to coast these past few weeks. Here at Flyer Defense, we are always proud to support the mission, wherever it takes us.

SPOTTED: The Flyer vehicle during the president's recent visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
06/13/2025

SPOTTED: The Flyer vehicle during the president's recent visit to Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

“We only have a country because we first had an Army. After 250 years, we still proudly declare that we are free because you are strong ... We're safe because you are brave — and America’s Flag will never fall because America's Army will never, ever fail.” – PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP 🇺🇸

Flyer Defense Dir. of Business Development, Robert Rice talks all things Flyer with Defense News  at Modern Day Marine 2...
05/12/2025

Flyer Defense Dir. of Business Development, Robert Rice talks all things Flyer with Defense News at Modern Day Marine 2025 in Washington, DC.

Flyer Defense puts forth its novel center-drive vehicle as a potential new alternative to carry Marines into battle. Go for a test drive at Modern Day Marine

Day 1 of   and   stopped by to pay his annual visit to The Flyer 72! Make sure you do the same through May 1 in Booth 25...
04/29/2025

Day 1 of and stopped by to pay his annual visit to The Flyer 72! Make sure you do the same through May 1 in Booth 2519 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center.

Watch as the Flyer takes a one-of-a-kind tour through downtown Washington, DC! With Tactical Rifleman!
11/01/2024

Watch as the Flyer takes a one-of-a-kind tour through downtown Washington, DC! With Tactical Rifleman!

Join us as we dive into the impressive capabilities of the Flyer 72 Special Operations Light Tactical Vehicle at the AUSA conference! Known for its versatili...

The 2024   Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Be sure to visit Flyer Defense in Booth 651, Oct 14-16 at the Walte...
10/10/2024

The 2024 Annual Meeting is just around the corner. Be sure to visit Flyer Defense in Booth 651, Oct 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

08/15/2024
Our own Director of Business Development, Col (Ret) Robert Rice, talks all things Flyer at the 2024 BAHNA Land Forces Da...
07/17/2024

Our own Director of Business Development, Col (Ret) Robert Rice, talks all things Flyer at the 2024 BAHNA Land Forces Day event in the Czech Republic.

Na letošním Dni pozemních sil Armády České republiky, BAHNA 2024, jsme měli příležitost hovořit s plukovníkem v důchodu Robertem C. Ricem z Námořní pěchoty U...

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