Ineos's MRLV prototype is likely to face strong competition for the MOD contract from a number of rivals, including US-based General Dynamics, JLR (with versions of the latest Land Rover Defender) and a Toyota vehicle based on the Land Cruiser and Hilux. The MoD has already staged a "farewell party" for its outgoing Land Rover and is believed to be likely to decide on the new vehicle before the end of this year.