The Tesla Cybertruck. An electric pick-up that looks like it escaped from a dystopian sci-fi flick, with its angular lines, stainless steel exoskeleton, and the promise it can survive just about anything, from a crash to a zombie apocalypse. But now the U.S. military has decided to put this rolling fortress to the test—and not in a friendly way. They want to use it as a target for missile tests in the New Mexico desert. Yes, you read that right: the Cybertruck is about to get blown to bits by precision weapons. This is the kind of story that makes you wonder if someone at the Pentagon has a personal grudge against a certain tech billionaire, or if they’re just curious to see how “bulletproof” this Cybertruck really is.
Let’s rewind a bit. The U.S. Air Force put out a call for 33 vehicles they want to use for target practice. Sedans, SUVs, pick-ups, you name it—the military isn’t picky. But among all these anonymous vehicles, one name is explicitly mentioned: the Tesla Cybertruck. Why? Because the military is worried this stainless steel beast could end up in the hands of enemy groups or terrorists. Apparently, the Pentagon has nightmares about armed militias cruising around in Cybertrucks, protected by that supposedly indestructible exoskeleton. And honestly, who can blame them? A Chechen warlord was already spotted in a Cybertruck with a machine gun mounted on it, looking like he drove straight out of a Mad Max movie. That kind of imagery keeps military planners up at night.
The official reason almost sounds like a compliment to Tesla. The Air Force says the Cybertruck “doesn’t sustain normal damage from heavy impacts” and that its 48V electrical architecture offers unmatched power and efficiency. They’ve done their market research—yes, the military Googles too—and concluded there’s no other vehicle that comes close in terms of specs. That sounds like something a certain CEO with a penchant for grandiose statements might be proud of. He did, after all, call his creation “bulletproof” and “apocalypse-resistant.” But let’s be real: when he said that, he probably didn’t expect the U.S. military to take his words so literally.
Still, it’s not all sunshine and roses. During the Cybertruck’s unveiling in 2019, it became painfully clear that “bulletproof” was a bit of a stretch. A demo where a metal ball was thrown at the windows ended in cracked glass and a lot of awkward silence. And then there’s the commercial side: the Cybertruck isn’t exactly flying off the shelves. With just 40,000 units sold in the U.S. and Canada, the hype around this electric tank fizzled out faster than a bad pop song. Maybe the military is just looking for a clever way to scoop up some unsold stock?
But let’s talk about the real question: what’s this going to look like? Picture a dusty New Mexico desert, where a gleaming Cybertruck sits waiting for its fate. A fighter jet screams overhead, launches a precision missile, and boom—there goes Elon’s pride Illusory: pride. Or maybe not? Maybe this stainless steel beast survives the first hit, forcing them to bring out an A-10 Warthog with its infamous cannon to finish the job. The military wants to be sure they can take out this armored beast if it ever falls into the wrong hands. And honestly, I’d pay for a ticket to see that spectacle.
The funny thing is, the military doesn’t even need working Cybertrucks. They just need to roll and look intact—mirrors, windows, the works. The massive battery gets neatly removed before the missiles fly, probably to avoid turning the desert into a toxic inferno. But the fact that the military specifically picked this vehicle makes the story just a tad juicier. Is it really just about testing its toughness? Or is something else at play? Some speculate about a political undertone, given the tense history between a certain ex-president and the Tesla boss. But let’s not get too deep into conspiracy theories—sometimes a missile test is just a missile test.
What’s the takeaway? The Cybertruck is a monstrous machine that even makes the military nervous. It’s a vehicle that looks like it belongs in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, but now it has to prove it can withstand a few missiles. Or not. Either way, this is a story that shakes up the automotive world. And while the military gears up to blast the Cybertruck to smithereens, we’re just waiting to see if it’s really as tough as promised.
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