World Debut for the Trophy Light

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: The second generation Trophy system is designed for medium weight vehicles. It is seen here on a Piranha 3 vehicle which has also been installed with the new 30mm remotely operated turret. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

Rafael’s TROPHY LIGHT Active Protection System (APS) is making its world debut here at Eurosatory, demonstrated on a Rheinmetall Gavial light armored vehicle. The vehicle also carries a Samson Junior weapon station adapted for the 14.5mm KVPT machine gun. Trophy Light was developed to protect light armored vehicles, where the protected vehicle does not maintain substantial armor to contain the countermeasure’s blast or secondary impact of RPG restudies that may remain after an intercept by other systems. To meet this challenge the system offers very high speed response, enabling effective protection at very close range. As other Trophy family systems, Trophy Light uses two sensors operating in unison – a network of four sensors covering 360 degrees and distributed electro-optical sensors that trigger the relevant countermeasure unit at a very close range. The system has passed intensive series of tests where it demonstrated high efficiency in defeating various types of standard and advanced RPGs.

RAFAEL is also presenting here a new version of 30mm turret mounted on a GDELS Piranha 3. RAFAEL has already delivered different types of turrets, currently installed on Pandur AFVs and the current turret builds on the experience gained with the first installation. The new remotely operated turret is fully armored, although it provides a hatch for the commander. Operating the gun, reloading ammunition or operating stoppages is performed from the inside, under armor. The new configuration enables much lower silhouette, since part of the ammunition can be stored inside and loaded when required. The turret is designed with continues curved surfaces, minimizing reflection and enabling safe movement for the crew when maintaining the vehicle. All the sensitive optronic systems are also under armor, whit the side-mounted add-on missile launchers also protected.

trophylight_pvp — The new 'Trophy Light' Active Protection system mounted on the Gavial vehicle, along with a Samson Junior weapon station carrying the KVPT 14.5mm machine gun. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

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Remotely Operated Non Lethal Weapon Station

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Jun 11, 2012

RAFAEL is unveiling at Eurosatory 2012 a new concept for remotely operated station mounting non-lethal weapons. The system, utilizing a standard Samson Junior weapon station, mounting a modular assembly of systems carrying several devices aimed to provide the commander with non-lethal means for effective intervention. These include flash-bang payloads and loudspeakers, rubber balls and tear gas. The NLW kit can be loaded to any ‘Samson Junior’ weapon station, instead of the standard machine gun.

nlw_ros — Photos: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

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Rheinmetall Displays RPG-Protected Cabin for the HX2 High Mobility Truck

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Jun 11, 2012

Above:Rheinmetall-HX2 showing the cabin RPG protection by flexible net and slat armor. A more advanced active defense system is also suggested for this application. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

At Eurosatory 2012 Rheinmetall Defence is showing the HX2 ‘Extreme Mobility Truck System’, fitted with a protected cabin and hard-kill protection system, providing good ballistic and mine / IED protection, a combination of statistical counter-RPG armor, and an effective active-protection system (ADS) against RPG attack. The cabin is also surrounded by a ballistic protecting net, adding statistical protection against IEDs. This unique close-in protection ADS system was successfully demonstrated in 2011 The HX2 is an advanced version of the HX family of trucks made by MAN Military Vehicles. This 6×6 cargo version is powered with a 440 Hp MAN diesel engine driving 16 tyres, providing high mobility off-road. The HX2 represents Rheinmetall’s approach to the future core of a fleet of high mobility, protected transport vehicles that can be deployed worldwide.

To carry the excessive load of the protected cabin, the specially designed front axle loads up to 11 tons. Rheinmetall has designed the armored cab and qualified it for military use.

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Controp Presents New EO Payloads for UAVs and Land Systems at Eurosatory 2012

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Jun 11, 2012

CONTROP-M-STAMP-ON-ORBITER — Controp M-STAMP Multi Sensor Payload mounted on Aeronautics Orbiter UAV

Controp Precision Technologies has launched is introducing the M-STAMP gyro stabilized multi sensor payload system for small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and small aircraft. The M-STAMP has a daylight (CCD) zoom camera and uncooled thermal imager dual field of view optics. In addition, the payload includes a laser pointer.Controp plans to offer an uncooled thermal imager with a continuous zoom as well. The new payload has also been delivered to customers in Europe and the US. One of the applications is the HoverEye EX unmanned helicopter developed by Bertin. In the US, the US Air Force has evaluated the new payload on an Elbit Systems Skylark LE.

Controp is also presenting the HD-STAMP – the first High Definition gyro stabilized camera for small UAVs. The new HD STAMP provides new opportunities for SUAVs, including surveying of power lines and other requirements where a high definition image is required.

In addition, CONTROP is bringing the new SPEED-V for the first time to be on demonstration at Eurosatory 2012. The SPEED-V is a lightweight (24kg) EO/IR gyro stabilized system which was specially designed for Mobile Surveillance Vehicle (MSV) while installed on a tall mast or on ground vehicles. The SPEED-V provides long range observation capabilities for intelligence gathering purposes, as well as panoramic scanning for Automatic Intruder Detection of very wide area perimeter.

CONTROP-SPEED-V-ON-VEHICLE — Controp SPEED-V Payload.

For manned or unmanned ground vehicles Controp Precision Technologies provides the VIEW range of stabilized rigid payloads. The family includes the L-VIEW, with a single sensor and the T-VIEW packing a dual sensor EO/IR on a gyro stabilized mount for day and night observation on board various ground vehicles and armored vehicles. T-VIEW includes two cameras- an uncooled thermal camera with continuous zoom lens and a daytime CCD camera while L-VIEW comprises a single uncooled IR camera with continuous zoom lens. The L-VIEW has successfully completed an evaluation and field test for a foreign customer, mounted on armored combat vehicles. These payloads were designed to answer a unique field requirement as an aid to the commander and crew of light armored vehicles. The gyro stabilized VIEW payloads enable observation while driving through thick dust, dirt roads, so that the commander can have complete control of the surrounding area in panoramic view, which increases the mobile safety of the troops and provides security of access during movement. Other applications of the L-VIEW and T-VIEW include observation, navigation, driving, situational awareness and force protection while providing real-time video onboard a variety of different land vehicles.

CONTROP-T-VIEW-on-G-NIUS-Guardium-UGV — Controp T-VIEW on the Guardium UGV

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Panhard Innovate with the CRAB

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: Panhard CRAB. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

Following a long tradition of supplying light armored vehicles for recce and patrol, Panhard is unveiling at Eurosatory 2012 the latest concept for such vehicle – the Combat Recce Armored Buggy (CRAB).

“The CRAB, a revolutionary concept without any equivalent in the market, will introduce a new kind of mobile warfare” Panhard promises. Major General Vincent Desportes, a special advisor to the chairman of Panhard explains: “The CRAB was designed with the view of providing the French Army with a force –sparing tool, enabling it to carry out a large number of missions with very low life cycle cost, before committing major combat assets, such as main Battle Tanks or other heavy armored fighting formations. Therefore, CRAB provides the mobility and firepower necessary for all phases of such missions. As a multipurpose platform, CRAB feature protection and mobility, equipped with the mission kit that can take part in the early stage of a conflict – containment, stabilization and normalization, while other configurations of the same vehicle will be employed in offensive, defensive or security missions.

Panhard has based its CRAB design on the French Army WBAE ‘commitment support’ for tank squadrons, the WABE is currently at stage 2 of the Scorpion operation. Its purpose goes beyond recce missions, which are currently fulfilled by the scout squadrons operating VBLs. The commitment support role may be moe important and include employing future Non Line of Sight (NLOS) weapons that the EBRC will not have. The CRAB has been designed with this platform modularity concept” The company expects the world market for vehicles of this size and capabilities could be in the thousands.

crab_pic1 — Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

CRAB includes several innovations such as the crew citadel and remote-controlled weapon system that enables designers to come up with a light (8-10 tons), compact yet highly protected platform. The vehicle is designed to accommodate up to three crew members, a driver, gunner and commander. The low profile (1.80 meters) contributes much to the vehicle’s low visibility and stealthiness.

The drive line is designed to deliver high speed (up to 110 km/h) even off-road and in all-terrain conditions, maintaining agility in complex and built-up terrain. Moreover, the vehicle will have the capability to reverse at high speed, move crabwise and turn the rear wheels in the opposite direction, thus making a U turn within a 10 meter diameter. The large-diameter tires and large travel active suspension would be key to withstanding off-road mobility at high speed.

The protection level will consist of ballistic protection suite of STANAG 4569 Level 2, upgradable to level 4, and mine protection meeting STANAG 4569 Level 2/3. Thales is working with Panhard to develop the CRAB’s electronic architecture comprising the Systronique vetronic network, on the basis of standardized crew stations, compatible with future Scorpion labels and standards.

The remotely operated turret can mount various types of weapons, from 7.62mm machine guns to 30 mm automatic cannons, and surface or air defense missiles . At Eurosatory 2012 the CRAB is displayed with a turret mounting the 25mm cannon, designed by CMI. the compact and lightweight CRAB will be deployable by air, three such vehicles will be transportable in a Grizzly A-400M.

crab_pic2 — Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

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Thales Australia Sends a Hawkei Prototype to Paris

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Jun 11, 2012

Thales Australia is displaying at Eurosatory the latest version of the Hawkei , selected by the Australian defense for the LAND 121 Phase 4 program. Earlier this month the Australian MOD allocated over $38 million for further development and testing of the new vehicle. Thales is currently contracted to deliver six prototype vehicles for testing within 15 months. The first vehicle will be delivered later in 2012. Through 2013 these prototypes will undergo a range of testing and evaluation including user assessments, capability and reliability testing to evaluate the ability of the vehicle to deliver the capability required by the Australian troops. Following these tests the prime contractor will also have to meet technical and cost criteria. The Australian government will decide on the procurement of up to 1,300 such vehicles in the forthcoming second phase, expected in 2015.

hawkei_modular_armor — Paul Harris explains how the modular applique armor can be fitted by Hawkei crew members in 30 minutes, without any tools.

According to Thales Australia CEO Chris Jenkins, the Hawkeye at seven ton weight will deliver a protection level equivalent to that of the much heavier Bushmaster, while deliver payloads of 1.8 tonns. At this weight level (Seven tons without applique armor) the Hawkei can be delivered by air with Chinook helicopter. The crew can then install the B-Kit add-on armor within 30 minutes, without the need for special tools, as each of the applique armor components is designed to be carried by one or two soldiers. Overall the vehicle is designed for a Gross vehicle weight of up to ten tons although some adaptations will be required to meet these weight levels.

This straightforward and effective approach has been developed with Plasan, the protection system designer and integrator for Hawkei. Boeing Defence Australia is also part of the team, providing overall vehicle through life support.

According to Paul Harris, Director of strategy, sales and marketing at Thales Australia, unique dimension of the Hawkei protection architecture is its ‘shallow V hull’, enabling the vehicle to maintain a high level of mine and IED protection without increasing the height of the floor. He also mentioned the applique armor architecture enables the vehicle to adapt to evolving threats with new armor technology.

According to Harris, modularity has been implemented throughout the design. For example, the bolted steel hull can be modified if necessary, to adapt for new configurations; the drive train is compartmentalized entirely from the firewall forward, eliminating the channel that usually contains the driveshaft and exhaust pipe. Inside, the cabin floor is flat, there is no driveshaft protruding the floor, leaving ample cabin space to seat three fully equipped soldiers at the back and two at the front.

The crewmembers have individual multipurpose screens that link to all the vehicle’s systems and sensors, including new ones that may come along in the future, including radios, command and control (BMS), weapon control and recon sensors. This architecture simplifies the integration of new systems on board. Thales plans to integrate a Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) driven through the individual touch screens, displaying the vehicle’s performance, engine, electrical supply, power management, weapons and sensors for the crew and maintenance operators.

hawkei_pic3 — All Photos: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

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Elbit Systems Launches the ‘Clip-On Coyote’, a Modular Un-Cooled Sniper Sight

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Jun 11, 2012

Elbit Systems is launching at Eurosatory 2012 the Clip-On Coyote, a modular un-cooled sight that easily integrates in front of any sniper’s rifle telescope. Weighing less than 1.7 kg, the Clip-On Coyote enables shooting ranges on accurate calibers for snipers for more than 1,000m, high quality thermal imaging, detection range of 2.5 km and more than 8 hours of continuous operations.

Specially designed for team operations, the system also offers a Video Net Kit for team efficiency. Comprised of video recording, transferring and receiving capabilities, the kit has also the ability to connect several snipers to the same net, enabling them to share and coordinate mission data. It also provides enhanced command and control and advanced monitoring and investigating capabilities.

un-Elbit-Clip-on-Coyote — The Clip-On Coyote, a modular un-cooled sight. Photos: Elbit Systems

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Eurosatory 2012: Oshkosh Defense Demonstrates MEDEVAC M-ATV

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Tamir Eshel

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: M-ATV Tactical Ambulance, participating here at the Eurosatory live demonstration. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

In service with US forces in Afghanistan since 2009, the M-ATV the highly mobile all-protected vehicle is currently fielded in several variants. Oshkosh has received awards to date for nearly 8,700 M-ATVs, including more than 460 SFV variants. The SFV features a modified cargo deck, intended to accept specialized equipment based on each mission’s requirements, and larger front windscreens for increased visibility. Oshkosh is displaying the M-ATV the Special Forces Vehicle (SFV) at its booth #J619 in Hall 6.

Another variant, the M-ATV Tactical Ambulance is participating in the live demonstration here at Eurosatory. This M-ATV Tactical Ambulance is built to meet an international need for a more protected battlefield ambulance that can travel more extensively off-road. Oshkosh worked closely with military medical professionals on the vehicle’s design and interior layout.

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Eurosatory 2012: Plasan Introduces Enhanced FlexFence Capable of Defeating Multiple RPGs

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Tamir Eshel

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: Plasan FlexFence on a Sand Cat. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

The new ‘soft skin’ applied to the VAB Ultima vehicle displayed at Renault Trucks Defence’s yard is a new RPG protection is believed to be Plasan’s FlexFence, adding higher protection form RPGs. While the new protection is also based on ‘statistical defeat’ of the RPG warhead, Plasan claims that due to the unique composition of FlexFence it defeat RPGs with higher probability than any other statistical armor. Plasan is displaying here the latest version of FlexFence, claimed to be even more effective than the previous version. The new version has recently performed live firing tests, where it repeatedly demonstrated multi-hit capability (stopping several RPGs aimed at the same module).

According to Plasan, the lightweight FlexFence offers the lightest weight counter RPG armor available today. Its durability has been proven in testing in complex terrain, like jungle, thick brush and wooded areas, where other protection concepts such as nets will not survive. The FlexFence is applied over the existing armor, without changing the vehicle’s width or silhouette, maintaining the vehicle’s ballistic protection while adding counter RPG armor.

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IAI’s Green Rock, Black Granit Debut at Eurosatory 2012

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: ELM-2138T (“Green Rock”) Tactical Counter Rockets, Artillery & Mortars (C-RAM) System. Photo: IAI

IAI is unveiling two multi-sensor systems designed to support battalion level tactical formations, providing timely alerts and warning of imminent attacks with ballistic or direct weapons – mortars, rockets, missiles or snipers and guns. The Green Rock is a compact, mobile mortar and rocket detection, tracking and localization sensor. The system comprises two radar systems, one providing threat search and detection and with the other responsible for target tracking. The system provides warning alerts distributed directly to the battalion units, as the Green Rock can spot the impact point and firing source with high accuracy, sufficient to enable counter-battery precision fire to stop the enemy firing. The whole sensor is installed on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and is capable to move and deploy with the battalion. Its area coverage is also designed to support the battalion’s area of interest.

Black Granite is another tactical sensor designed to support the battalion and below. This sensor is also deployed on light ATV. The sensors included in this kit are designed for terrain dominance, and include wide area radar surveillance and multi-sensor electro-optical payload, SIGnal Intelligence (SIGINT) systems designed to operate semi autonomously – all coupled together to perform rapid identification of threats detected by the radar. To provide instant warning of enemy direct fire, guided anti-tank missiles in particular, the Black Granite is fitted with SWIR based Othelo, an advanced electro-optical gunshot detection sensor. Elta plans to complete the development of the two systems and begin testing before the end of 2012.

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Oto-Melara Unveils Self Propelled Guns, C-RAM Capability

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: Oto Melara’s 155mm self-propelled gun on display at Eurosatory 2012. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

Oto Melara is launching a wheeled, turreted 155mm 39 Cal. self-propelled gun at Eurosatory 2012. The vehicle, a member of the Centauro family, is characterized by high tactical and strategic mobility and high survivability. The turret comprises the 155/39 mm caliber gun system, equipped with automatic loading system for ammunition and propelling charges that can be operated at any elevation. The cannon can fire standard ammunition or Vulcano guided ammunition. Oto-Melara has already developed a similar cannon mounting the company’s 76mm automatic gun, used in air defense and surface attack, firing Vulcano or DART anti-air ammunition.

Oto-Melara-Porcupine — Porcupine C-RAM system

The company is also unveiling here the Porcupine, a remotely controlled M61A1 Gatling gun coupled with ammunition handling loader and a stabilized optronic infrared tracking system, providing 24 hour target engagement capability. One Porcupine C-RAM system would typically cover an area of 400×400 meter but additional remote firing units could be added to extend the protected area to defend against higher intensity attacks. A typical unit configuration would consist of four firing units, one command and control post for target designation and weapon control and 3D radar system of a track-while-scan type, providing surveillance and target tracking.

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Rheinmetall Defence Displays Two Marder Upgrades

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Jun 11, 2012

Above: Upgraded Marder APC. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update

Main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) as well as wheeled armored combat vehicles continue to form the backbone of modern mechanized armed forces. Even in contemporary asymmetric conflicts, their mobility, excellent protection, firepower and C4I capabilities render them invaluable.

Rheinmetall is offering upgrading and modernization of legacy vehicles such as the Marder, being phased out of German military service, the Marder is now offered overseas, retrofitted to meet the contingencies of modern military operations. Taking two extensively overhauled Marder IFVs as an example, Rheinmetall shows how new protection technologies, improved drives and innovative build-ons based on tried-and-tested platforms can result in new, cost-effective vehicles ranging from armoured personnel carriers to medium-weight main battle tanks. The original overhead turret of the Marder has been changed for the M151 Protector remotely controlled weapon.

The upgraded Marder APC has a ballistic protection comparable to STANAGLevel 4+, and mine protection comparable to Level 3a/3b+, bringing the vehicle’s weight to 33 tons. The top deck has been lifted, to enable improved ergonomics. The improved Marder uses a 600hp MTU MB883 diesel.

The upgraded Marder is seen here with an Oto-Melara 105mm gun turret and new armor. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense-Update A different model of the overhauled and enhanced Marder was converted into a 43 ton mobile gun system, mounting a rifled, stabilized 105mm Oto-Melara gun in a new turret. This article is included in our new PDF show edition. The full edition of Eurosatory Show Live is available for only 4.95 Euros before the show. We recommend you download it and keep it accessible throughout the show on your mobile phone.

Eurosatory 2012: Renault Offers Multiple VAB Upgrades

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Jun 11, 2012

Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) is displaying at Eurosatory the VAB Ultima (below), a highly protected 4×4 version of the armored personnel carrier in service with the French Army for several decades. The French government ordered 290 Ultima units in 2011, and the first 32 are expected to arrive in Afghanistan later this year. Preparing for the Afghan mission, the Ultima received enhanced protection, which includes a belly plate protecting from IEDs, slat grills and a new ‘soft skin’ protecting from RPGs. The total weight of the VAB Ultima is 15.8 tons, carrying eight troops and two crew members plus 1.8 tons of payload. The vehicle is also equipped with a Kongsberg M151 Protector remote weapon station and the usual counter-IED jammer kit.

While the French Army has opted to modernize its 4×4 VABs with the Ultima model, Renault is offering the VAB Mk3 (above) upgraded model of the 6×6 VAB to export customers. At a gross vehicle weight of 20 tons the VAB Mk3 can carry up to 7.5 tons of payload. Retaining high off-road mobility, the vehicle can be equipped with a number of diesel engines, developing 320, 340 or 400 hp. The vehicle is configured to carry seven troops and three crew members. The basic configuration shown here carries the 25mm light turret from BAE.

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Armored Trucks and MPVs at Eurosatory 2012

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Jun 10, 2012

Mine protected vehicles and armored trucks were always one of the hallmarks at Eurosatory. This year Rheinmetall Defense is showcasing an advanced version of the protected HX series of its MAN subsidiary for the first time. This vehicle will be displayed with the ADS active hard-kill system. Other variants of the HX family will include the HX 8×8, which is currently competing for the Canadian ‘Medium Support Vehicle System – Standard Military Pattern” (MSVS SMP) program.

Iveco Defense is displaying here several types of ‘Medium weight Protected Vehicles’ (MPV), developed in cooperation with the German company KMW. These include 4×4 and 6×6 versions including the 4×4 VTMM and Trakker, provided as off-the-shelf military trucks provided with ballistic armor and mine protection tailored for different protection levels. At Eurosatory 2012 the company also displays a 6×6 MPV version, configured as an ambulance/intensive care treatment unit, offering increased space and improved ergonomics for the medical team. The Italian Army has already ordered 12 such vehicles.

A popular truck in service with ten NATO countries is the Trakker, displayed here as a 6×6 tractor, pulling a Rohr trailer used by the German Army. Trakker is available in a large number of variants, and can be fitted with an armored cab. Iveco has recently scored a major deal with Switzerland, supplying 910 Iveco heavy trucks including 4×2, 4×4, 6×2, 6×6, 8×6 and 8×8 versions from the Stralis and Trakker heavy truck family. The company has also secured a supply order to equip the British Royal Engineers with 206 Trakkers, 6×6 and 8×8 configurations. Iveco is also competing on subsequent orders from Norway and Sweden, for the supply of new logistic vehicles.

Rheinmetall also unveil the Amorok – a new lightweight vehicle – RMMV, expanding its range of commercial off-the-shelf vehicles in the under 3.5 t weight class. Iveco Defense will highlight two new versions of the 4×4 Light Multirole Vehicle (LMV) – the Digital LMV and a new configuration optimized for special operations. The later is configured to seat five passengers and a driver. It is equipped with four doors to facilitate rapid dismount. An add-on armor kit enables enhanced ballistic and mine protection to meet increased threat levels. The LMV 4×4 Digital is a fully digitized CAN based electronic vehicle architecture integrated into the latest LMV variants. 150 such vehicles are already on order for the Austrian Army, to be delivered in seven different configurations.

Iveco is also supplying high mobility trucks to the Italian Army, one such vehicle SM8845 BAD on display here, is part of 169 modular load carrier program ordered by the Italian Army. Soframe, a subsidiary of the French Lohr Group, and Iveco, are supplying a similar vehicle to the French military, supplies a similar vehicle. This order will include up to 2200 high mobility vehicles, the 8×8 M32045 WM on display here represents one such configuration. Both variants feature different applique armored cabs, ensuring maximum protection for the crew and efficient tradeoff between protection and payload.

The armored version of the Russian Ural 6×6 medium truck is widely used in the Russian, CIS and many countries traditionally relying on Russian military support. These trucks have proved their reliability and effectiveness not only in combat actions as well as peacekeeping and rescue operations throughout the world. The new Ural 63095 Typhoon is a heavily armored truck based on the standard Ural platform, and fitted with enhanced anti-mine protection. The 24 ton Typhoon is designed to carry 24 soldiers in a protected environment. powered by a 450 hp diesel and features independent suspension for efficient off-road mobility. The truck features ballistic , IED and mine protection, The air-conditioned passenger compartment also features NBC protection. The truck carries 300 liters of diesel fuel, sustaining missions ranging up to 1,800 km in distance.

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The following articles outline some of the recent trends reflected at Eurosatory 2012

Renault :Renault Offers Multiple VAB Upgrades
Plasan: Plasan Introduces Enhanced FlexFence Capable of Defeating Multiple RPGs
Oshkosh: Oshkosh Defense Demonstrates MEDEVAC M-ATV
Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall Defence Introduces an Off-Road Pickup Truck
IAI’: IAI’s Green Rock, Black Granit Debut at Eurosatory 2012

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