When Land Rover revealed the all-new Defender years ago, we've always wondered if they plan to ever build a pickup truck version of the SUV. Well, the automaker has just revealed a pickup truck version of the latest Defender. However, it's not available for customers to buy.

Instead, the Defender-based pickup trucks are part of Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) Wolf Series II variants, which are the next evolution of the Defender's service with the military. The partnership spans over 70 years and the first iteration of the current Defender.

The Wolf Series II variants of the Defender were developed under JLR's new Defender Defense Division and include a Tactical Mobility Vehicle (TMV), a Mono-Tactical Mobility Vehicle (M-TMV), and a Utility Vehicle (UV). All three are set to compete for the Ministry of Defense Light Mobility Vehicle program and are for sale to NATO defense organizations.

Like the road-going versions, the Defender-based military vehicles use the same D7X architecture and platform. It even gets the familiar headlight and front fascia design as the road-going variants of the Defender. The rest of the vehicle, however, is unique and features distinct differences. For example, the tactical variants of the Wolf Series II come with a removable windshield, simple doors, a raised ride height, custom seats, and upgraded bumpers.

Meanwhile, the UV variant of the Defender-based Wolf Series II features a large bed in the back, rear metal fenders, and metal bumpers to make it more ready for rugged conditions. It can even carry a jerry can and a full-size spare in the back.

During development, JLR claimed the Defender-based military vehicles underwent more than 62,000 tests before being signed off by the engineering team. Meanwhile, the chassis and body architecture were engineered to withstand JLR's Extreme Event Test procedure.

“Defender Wolf Series II is exceptionally robust and versatile. Its D7x monocoque construction enables us to adapt the platform to the wide range of roles and operational requirements demanded by military organizations. It is a modern successor to the world-famous Defender Wolf and Land Rovers that have served the British Armed Forces for more than 70 years. Designed and engineered in Britain, with an engine built in Wolverhampton, Defender Wolf Series II also delivers sovereign capability,” said Patrick McGillycuddy, Defender Managing Director.

Other variants of the Wolf Series II Defender-based military vehicles will be made in the future, including a Battlefield Ambulance (BFA), a Command & Control Vehicle (C2V), and a General Purpose Vehicle (GPV). With that, we can expect the new Defender to wear many military hats and tactical gear.