Milipol 2025: Belgium’s Pitagone Unveils F-24 Big Boy Barrier for Heavy-Duty Urban Protection.

Belgium-based Pitagone introduced its new F-24 Big Boy mobile security barrier at Milipol 2025 in Paris, offering a higher weight class of anti-ram protection for crowded urban zones. The system aims to meet rising global demand for rapid deployment defenses as cities face evolving vehicle-based threats.

Pitagone is drawing international attention at Milipol 2025 after debuting the F-24 Big Boy barrier, a new addition to the company’s lineup of mobile anti-ram systems. Company representatives said the unit was developed in response to requests from European and Middle Eastern authorities for a barrier that balances mobility with higher stopping power.
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Pitagone’s new F-24 Big Boy vehicle security barrier on display at Milipol 2025, showcasing its compact yet heavy-duty design tailored for rapid deployment in urban environments. (Picture Copyright: Army Recognition Group)

Engineered specifically for heavier-duty tasks, the F-24 Big Boy was designed in direct response to requests from public authorities across Europe facing mounting challenges posed by evolving vehicular threats. These agencies called for a solution that combines operational effectiveness with minimal visual impact on the urban environment. The result is a compact, rapidly deployable barrier system that integrates seamlessly into modern cityscapes without disrupting everyday life.

The F-24 Big Boy distinguishes itself by offering enhanced structural capabilities suited for high-threat scenarios, such as vehicle-ramming attacks against pedestrian zones, public gatherings, or sensitive infrastructure. Despite its increased mass and strength, the barrier remains highly mobile and easy to deploy. Pitagone has emphasized that speed and flexibility were key priorities in its design, enabling security teams to position quickly in confined spaces or during fluid threat conditions.

The urgency behind such innovations is clear. The surge in vehicle-ramming attacks across European cities in recent years has dramatically reshaped how public spaces are secured. Incidents in Nice, Berlin, London, and more recently in smaller urban centers have demonstrated how easily vehicles can be weaponized against civilian targets. Traditional static defenses such as concrete walls and steel bollards, while effective in fixed locations, are often too rigid for today’s mobile threat landscape. These solutions lack the flexibility needed for temporary events, shifting pedestrian zones, or fast-developing security operations.

In contrast, Pitagone’s F-24 Big Boy offers a deployable, modular approach that allows law enforcement and security personnel to respond rapidly and precisely. Its ease of transport, speed of setup, and ability to adapt to varied terrain make it far more versatile than permanent infrastructure, without sacrificing the stopping power necessary to neutralize high-impact threats.

Designed to blend into its surroundings, the F-24 Big Boy offers a discreet presence while maintaining the capacity to stop high-impact vehicular threats. This balance between low visual profile and high functional efficiency was central to Pitagone’s development approach. According to company representatives at Milipol 2025, the barrier responds directly to the needs of public services seeking solutions that are both tactically effective and publicly acceptable in civilian environments.

The introduction of the F-24 Big Boy also signals the start of a broader expansion for Pitagone’s barrier ecosystem. Company officials confirmed that this new model is the first in a planned series of upgrades and product additions aimed at strengthening urban resilience. The long-term strategy includes diversifying the range of barrier types to meet a wide variety of threat scenarios and operational needs.

In an era where hostile vehicle threats remain a persistent concern for law enforcement and municipal planners, Pitagone’s latest development offers a tactical leap forward. By combining robust stopping power with mobility and discretion, the F-24 Big Boy represents a new benchmark in temporary urban barrier technology and positions itself as a critical asset for modern public space protection.

Written by Alain Servaes – Chief Editor, Army Recognition Group
Alain Servaes is a former infantry non-commissioned officer and the founder of Army Recognition. With over 20 years in defense journalism, he provides expert analysis on military equipment, NATO operations, and the global defense industry.