The Puma M26-15 4x4 is an armored personnel carrier (APC) with mine and improvised explosive device (IED) protection.

The M26-15 with a crew complement of ten (driver and commander plus eight)[3] is a Tata 715TC 4x4 driveline, making it a robust and easy-to-maintain mine-protected vehicle with a low life-cycle cost.

[5] There are plans to market more variants such as an ambulance, command post and fire support vehicle armed with a 60mm or 81mm mortar.

[5] OTT Technologies were accused in March 2014 of breaking customs, tax, and controlled goods laws in Mozambique while attempting to export South African built Puma M26-15 vehicles through the port of Maputo.

[1] After a thorough investigation by the Mozambique Tax Authority and related departments, all allegations against OTT Technologies were withdrawn, and the 16 vehicles were unconditionally released for return to South Africa.