HVT

HVT is an acronym that can refer to several terms in different fields. The two most widely used meanings are high-value target, a designation in military and security contexts, and heavy vehicle transporter, a type of equipment used to move oversized loads in logistics and heavy industry.

High-value target refers to a person, organization, or asset considered to have disproportionate strategic value for achieving operational objectives. Such targets are identified through intelligence analysis and risk assessment, and their designation guides prioritization of resources and planning. The concept is central to planning in counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and security operations, where actions against an HVT carry significant implications for safety, rules of engagement, and international law. Protective measures, surveillance, and decision-making procedures are typically coordinated among intelligence, operations, and legal advisers.

Heavy vehicle transporter describes a specialized vehicle or trailer system designed to move very large or heavy loads, such as turbines, generators, or ship components. Equipment commonly features multi-axle trailers, hydraulic lifting mechanisms, and escort vehicles. Operations require detailed route planning, load weight and center-of-gravity calculations, permits, and sometimes road closures. HVT operations are common in construction, energy, and manufacturing sectors and demand trained personnel and strict safety protocols.

Other uses of the acronym exist in different industries or organizations, and meaning is highly context-dependent. In general, HVT denotes either a strategically important target in security contexts or heavy equipment used for transporting oversized loads.