Ukraine turned decades-old FV103 Spartan carriers into fast, reliable battlefield workhorses. Lightweight, quiet, and highly mobile, these discarded vehicles became vital for rapid troop transport, medical evacuation, and maneuvering through terrain that stops heavier armor. Adapted with new weapons, comms, and drone countermeasures, the Spartans proved that simplicity, speed, and smart tactics can outperform expectations in a modern, drone-saturated war.
