Air Force of the United States acquires two cyber vehicles, intending to obliterate them
The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its unique design and apocalypse-proof marketing, is making headlines once again, this time as an unconventional target for the U.S. Air Force and the Dubai Police.
In a move aimed at simulating future adversaries, the U.S. Air Force plans to acquire two Tesla Cybertrucks as part of the Stand Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM) program. These vehicles will primarily be used for testing at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The angular shape, uncoated steel panels, and modern 48-volt on-board network of the Cybertruck make it a suitable target, as there are no vehicles with comparable properties currently available.
The Cybertrucks, which do not need to be drivable for the tests, will be towable and will serve as targets for Hellfire missiles and small precision bombs. This acquisition is part of a larger order of 33 vehicles intended for the U.S. Air Force Test Center at White Sands Missile Range.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Police have reportedly purchased a Cybertruck, adding another high-profile entity to the list of Cybertruck owners.
However, the Cybertruck has been embroiled in controversies and criticism regarding its actual performance, missing features, safety issues, build quality, and usage conditions. There have also been reports of a possible purchase of Cybertrucks by the U.S. State Department, but the plan was later put on indefinite hold.
In a different context, Ramzan Kadyrov, the dictatorial leader of the semi-autonomous Russian republic of Chechnya, presented several Cybertrucks with 12.7-millimeter machine guns on the loading surface. He claimed to have sent some of them to Ukraine, although the acquisition method is unclear. CNN reported that Kadyrov later claimed that Tesla had remotely deactivated at least one of the vehicles. However, there is no evidence that Russia has incorporated Tesla Cybertrucks into its military or acquired them for military purposes.
In conclusion, the Tesla Cybertruck, while facing controversies, is making its mark as an unconventional target for the U.S. military and Dubai Police. The unique properties of the Cybertruck make it an ideal candidate for simulating future adversaries, despite the controversies surrounding its performance and potential use in other contexts.
References: 1. The War Zone 2. CNN 3. August 2025 Reports
- What is the U.S. Air Force planning to acquire as part of the Stand Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM) program, citing the Tesla Cybertruck's unique properties as suitable targets for testing, not needing to be drivable for the tests, and being primarily used for tests at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico?
- Beyond military simulation, another high-profile entity has reportedly purchased a Tesla Cybertruck, with the Dubai Police adding it to their list of Cybertruck owners.
- While embroiled in controversies and criticism, the Tesla Cybertruck has garnered attention with its unique properties, gaining interest from entities such as the U.S. Air Force and Dubai Police, even with reports of possible weapons like 12.7-millimeter machine guns being added to some models, such as in Chechnya.
