Designed for armored scout and liaison missions, SCARAB armored vehicle is equipped with a powerful automotive system to provide speed and agility. The vehicle uses a 6,370cc OM906LA 240hp Mercedes Benz 6 cylinder diesel engine and an Allison MD 3560 six speed automatic transmission. At a maximum battle weight of 11.1 tons and a payload capacity of 2.5 tons, Scarab offers high protection level. The basic protection offers all-round 7.62 AP protection and mine protection, including AT mines, including self-forging fragments mines such as the TMRP-6. Additional appliqué armor can enhance the protection level to withstand medium cannon rounds. The vehicle can be configured to meet changing requirements, such as airborne operations, border patrols, and reconnaissance and armored command vehicles.
Greece’s Land Forces to Get Switchblade Loitering Weapons and Advanced Rocket Launchers
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Greece is actively modernizing its military capabilities with two significant procurements. Firstly, the Government Council for Foreign and Defense Affairs, known as KYSEA, has approved the purchase of approximately 590 U.S.-made Switchblade loitering munitions,...
Air Defense & C-UAS Innovations at the AUSA 2024 Exhibition
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Army Air Defense Undergoes Significant Modernization to Counter Drone Threats
The U.S. Army's air defense branch has experienced its most substantial modernization and growth in over four decades, primarily driven by the need to counter...
Elbit Systems Address US Army Artillery Modernization with Sigma 155×52 Wheeled Howitzer
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Elbit Systems of America showcases the Sigma Next Generation Howitzer at AUSA 2024, where competing systems from Sweden, South Korea, France, and Germany are likely to be presented, some in models, others in full...
U.S. Army Awards Two Contracts for Enhanced S-MET Increment II UGV Prototypes
The U.S. Army has awarded two contracts totaling $22 million to American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC, and HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc. for developing Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (S-MET) Increment II prototypes.
The S-MET Increment II builds...
Defense-Update Weekly News Summary
Welcome to the Defense Update News Summary, your go-to source for the latest developments in defense technology, military strategy, and global security. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements and critical issues shaping the...