British-Made “Ferret Mk1”, One of the Smallest Armored Vehicles, Spotted in Ukrainian Armed Forces

One of the smallest armored vehicles in the world, the British-made Ferret Mk1, has once again appeared in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Recently released footage on social media shows the rare reconnaissance vehicle in use, though the exact number of these machines currently operated by Ukrainian forces remains unknown.

According to a report by Defense Express on April 5, these vehicles are occasionally seen in videos with Ukrainian troops, but their total quantity remains unconfirmed.

Originally developed in the late 1940s, the Ferret Mk1 was part of the British Army’s arsenal from 1952 until 1991. The compact armored vehicle measures less than 3.9 meters in length and under 1.5 meters in height without its mounted weapon. Its size and agility made it suitable for reconnaissance missions during the Cold War era.

The first confirmed appearance of a Ferret Mk1 in Ukraine dates back to August 2022. At the time, the vehicle was believed to have been acquired through volunteer assistance efforts. Since then, it has occasionally appeared in publicly available videos featuring Ukrainian forces.

No official information has been released regarding the number of Ferret vehicles in service, their continued appearance suggests limited but ongoing operational use.

Earlier this month, the Ukrainian Armed Forces were observed operating the US-made Flyer 72-LD light tactical vehicle, a rare air-deployable platform originally developed under the US Ultra Light Combat Vehicle program.

The vehicle was featured in a video published by Ukraine’s 6th Ranger Regiment, a newly formed unit under the country’s Ranger Corps. Although the United States has not officially confirmed the transfer, its presence suggests inclusion in undisclosed equipment packages for special operations forces.

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