The Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé or VAB ("Armoured Vanguard Vehicle" in French) is an armoured personnel carrier manufactured by the Euro Mobilité Division of GIAT Industries of France.

Since 1976, more than 5,000 VABs have been produced in 30 different versions. 376 VABs were used in Operation Desert Storm and VAB has been deployed in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Bosnia, Cambodia, Croatia, Lebanon, Rwanda and Somalia.

The vehicle can be fitted with a selection of weapon systems including a 12.7 mm or 25 mm Dragar turret, an anti-tank missile launcher turret or a variety of mortar systems.

VAB has a steel hull and bullet-proof glazing which provide all-round protection against 7.62 mm AP ammunition and the front of the vehicle provides protection against armour piercing rounds.

Versions of VAB armoured fighting vehicle currently being marketed are: armoured personnel carrier for two crew plus ten fully equipped troops; infantry fighting vehicle with 12.7 mm or 25 mm; DRAGAR turret; command post vehicle; anti-tank missile launcher turret; 81 mm mortar carrier; 320 mm heavy mortar tractor; ambulance; recovery vehicle fitted with a crane; anti-riot vehicle; and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicle.

They are amphibious (propelled in the water by two water jets mounted one either side of hull rear), CBRN proof, have excellent off-road capabilities, and can be configured in numerous versions.