Japan has completed the transfer of Toyota High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) to Kyiv as part of a broader support package aimed at improving the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ mobility and logistics amid the Russian invasion.
The Japanese Embassy in Ukraine confirmed the delivery, saying the East Asian country’s Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces have supplied 30 systems in total.
The final batch of 14 HMVs arrived in Poland alongside two containers of medical supplies.
Japanese Humvee
Toyota’s HMV, also known as the Mega Cruiser, is a four-wheel-drive tactical truck introduced in the 1990s to replace older jeeps and light trucks in the Japanese military.
The SUV-type vehicle resembles the US-made Humvee and its commercial variant Hummer H1 and is made for similar functions such as infantry transport, logistics, emergency rescue, training, and fire support across undeveloped roads.
It measures 5 meters (16 feet) long and uses a modular design for multiple configurations, including the soft-top versions that were recently shipped to Ukraine.
The HMV has a payload capacity of 600 kilograms (1,323 pounds) and seating for up to 10 fully equipped troops.
It is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine producing over 150 horsepower, allowing speeds of up to 81 kilometers (50 miles) per hour.
Non-Lethal Aid, New Package
The latest delivery reflects Japan’s continued provision of non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine under its export rules.
In October 2025, Tokyo supplied Ukraine with over 20 light trucks, building on its previous donations of 100 vehicles in June 2024 and six in February 2025.
In addition to these platforms, Kyiv accepted undisclosed types of vehicles in January 2025, projected as part of Japan’s separate commitment of up to 100 vehicles it pledged in 2023.
Separately, the Japanese defense agency said in December 2025 it will accelerate approximately 470 billion yen ($2.9 billion) in fresh financial aid to Ukraine, moving part of the funding into the first half of 2026 to help cover expected budget shortfalls.
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