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10 Sep 21. Hanwha Defense to exhibit at DSEI 2021.
*Advanced artillery and unmanned ground systems to be put on display.
*Latest K9 SPH to be offered for UK Mobile Fires Platforms programme
*Hanwha to team with local suppliers to build robust industrial partnership.
In a step towards building a robust industrial partnership in the UK, Hanwha Defense is scheduled to sign formal agreements with multiple local defence partners during DSEI 2021.
Alongside with high-class artillery and armored vehicle systems, Hanwha Defense will exhibit the Multi-Purpose Unmanned Ground Vehicle (M-UGV) at DSEI. It is the first time that Hanwha Defense has put its UGV platform on display in the European market.
The 4×4 M-UGV was developed in 2019 as part of a government project aimed at developing unmanned robotics to support infantry troops in various combat situations.
The 1.5-ton electric vehicle can move at a top speed of 30 km/h on paved roads and is operated either remotely or autonomously to carry out various missions such as surveillance, logistics transport, evacuation of casualties, and combat engagement.
The vehicle is armed with an indigenous remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) that can lock on the targets automatically using acoustic sensors to determine the source of gunfire during the confusion of combat.
A newer 6×6 version dubbed the Intelligence UGV (I-UGV) is set to be unveiled later this year. The I-UGV is to feature a payload capacity of 500 kg and a cruising radius of 100 kilometers. The South Korean Army plans to trial the I-UGV in coming months in effort to help review the vehicle’s operational effectiveness.
“Joining DSEI 2021 is a great opportunity to showcase Hanwha Defense’s sophisticated defence solutions and evolving technologies to the world,” said Son Jae-il, CEO and President of Hanwha Defense. “With a remarkable success in the European market for the past years, in particular, we are fully committed to offering innovative and trusted defence solutions to customers in this region.” – Ends.
About Hanwha Defense
A defense business arm of Hanwha Group, Hanwha Defense is the leading wheeled and tracked combat vehicle and weapons systems developer in South Korea with a half century of accumulated experience, advanced capabilities and technology in multiple proven direct and indirect fire solutions.
Hanwha Defense has produced and delivered over 8,500 cutting-edge combat vehicles to South Korea and numerous countries, including Malaysia, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Poland, Turkey and India.
07 Sep 21. Rheinmetall and RBSL attend DSEI 2021. The DSEI 2021 defence show takes place this year in London from 14 to 17 September. This year’s motto is “Powering Progress – Defining Your Future”. Rheinmetall and its joint venture company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) will be on hand, showcasing some of their activities and products at stand H5-110. These include key projects relating to the revamp of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces:
Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
In November 2019, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) awarded the MIV contract via OCCAR to Artec GmbH – a joint venture between Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). The contract will deliver over 500 Boxer vehicles across four variants: troop transporters, command vehicles, field ambulances and specialist carriers.
Manufacture of the Boxer vehicles has been subcontracted between UK companies, RBSL and WFEL. RBSL has placed a number of UK supplier contracts to support delivery of the vehicles and, in June 2021, welding on the first prototype began at Rheinmetall’s plant in Kassel.
RBSL and Rheinmetall are working closely together to ensure the transfer of knowledge and technology to deliver Boxer at the highest quality. Delivery of Rheinmetall and RBSL’s portion of the vehicles is due from 2023. Rheinmetall and RBSL will showcase a Boxer vehicle at DSEI.
Challenger 3 programme
As announced in May 2021, RBSL will be transforming a total of 148 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks into the new Challenger 3 configuration.
The upgrade includes a new turret incorporating digital system architecture and Rheinmetall’s tried-and-tested 120mm smoothbore L55A1 tank gun and state-of-the-art Kinetic Energy tank rounds and the latest programmable High Explosive multipurpose ammunition.
The Challenger will be a network-enabled digital MBT that combines maximum lethality with greatly improved battlefield survivability. Rheinmetall and RBSL will showcase the Challenger 3 demonstrator vehicle at DSEI.
Several other innovative products will also be on display in London, including:
Rheinmetall’s HX3 10×10 wheeled self-propelled howitzer
The Group’s new HX3 generation stands out on account of its improved crew protection, even greater mobility, enhanced driving comfort and digital interface architecture, resulting in even greater operational flexibility as well as creating scope for future performance upgrades.
The HX3 builds on the highly-prized core strengths and family concept of its HX2 predecessor, to become an even more advanced mobile platform for complex weapon and radar systems.
These include truck-based artillery systems, which are likely to play an increasingly prominent role in coming years. On show at DSEI is the Rheinmetall wheeled self-propelled howitzer mounted on a high-mobility HX 10×10 chassis. It is equipped with a highly protected cab and a fully automatic, remote-controlled artillery turret. The HX 10×10 will serve in future as a standard platform for a variety of artillery systems and similar military hardware.
The Mission Master family Robotics today is already changing the face of the modern battlefield. Cargo andfire support versions of Rheinmetall’s unmanned Mission Master SP (“Silent Partner”) are already being evaluated under the British Army’s Robotic Platoon Vehicle programme.
As recently as June 2021, Rheinmetall unveiled a new member of its growing family of unmanned vehicles: the Mission Master XT. Designed to carry heavy payloads in extreme terrain, this AUGV will be on display for the first time in the United Kingdom.
High-mobility ground-based air defence systems are gaining fresh importance now that NATO armed forces are pivoting back to a national and alliance defence role. Rheinmetall’s Skyranger systems, armed with 35mm or 30mm automatic cannon and other effectors, can be mounted on tracked or wheeled armoured vehicles such as the Boxer or Lynx.
As a high-tech specialist for security and mobility, Rheinmetall actively supports the ongoing process of digitizing the armed forces. Rheinmetall sets an especially high standard, drawing on its extensive experience in sensors, effectors, networking, C4I and soldier systems.
Rheinmetall’s comprehensive expertise in force protection technology ranges from individual passive ballistic solutions, like hard ballistic inserts for bullet-resistant vests, to state-of-the art standoff active protection systems. At DSEI 2021, Rheinmetall is presenting the StrikeShield, an integrated module for vehicles that combines active and passive force protection technologies.
As a high-tech specialist for security and mobility, Rheinmetall actively supports the ongoing process of digitizing the armed forces. Rheinmetall sets an especially high standard, drawing on its extensive experience in sensors, effectors, networking, C4I and soldier systems.
Rheinmetall’s comprehensive expertise in force protection technology ranges from individual passive ballistic solutions, like hard ballistic inserts for bullet-resistant vests, to state-of-the art standoff active protection systems. At DSEI 2021, Rheinmetall is presenting the StrikeShield, an integrated module for vehicles that combines active and passive force protection technologies.
The Group is also one of the world’s foremost producers of training and simulation solutions, contributing materially to the high operational readiness and effectiveness of modern armed forces and security services. At DSEI 2021 Rheinmetall will be highlighting its “Osiris” constructive simulation for staff exercises and operational research as well as the Legatus live training system.
During DSEI 2021, Rheinmetall will be exhibiting its wide-ranging expertise in almost all capability categories. These include weapon and ammunition systems that enable scalable, threat-commensurate engagement of targets, plus innovative, network-capable sensor systems for applications on land, at sea and in the air. We look forward to welcoming you to stand H5-110 at DSEI 2021.
02 Sep 21. Jankel establishes major UK military vehicle production capability in the Midlands. Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defence, security and NGO protection systems, has announced the establishment of a major new UK-based military vehicle production capability. Situated in Coventry in the Midlands the new production line sits in the heart of the UK’s traditional automotive manufacturing hub and is surrounded by an extensive and comprehensive automotive supply chain within easy logistic reach. The new set-up delivers 3600 square meters of open plan floor space supported by 1500 square meters of stores and offices that can be configured to manufacture military vehicles of various types at significantly improved rates over that previously achieved by Jankel.
The establishment of this capability comes off the back of several major vehicle contract wins including the Belgium MOD’s (BeMOD) new Light Tactical Transport Vehicle (LTTV). All 199 LTTV vehicles will be assembled on the new line prior to export. At the same time, Jankel’s other UK production facilities in Rustington and Weybridge will be working to deliver a number of other specialist defence and security sector vehicle orders that have been announced recently or are due to be announced in the near future. On a global level, Jankel also have a significant manufacturing capability in USA.
The establishment of the new Midlands production capability reinforces Jankel’s position as one of the very few UK-based military vehicle companies that can deliver immediate on-shore production of large vehicle orders to the demanding quality standards required of the defence and security sectors. With a total floor space of over 10,000 square meters split across three major sites, Jankel can deliver multiple production programs concurrently, supporting both the UK MoD and export customers, whilst creating and sustaining important skilled jobs in UK.
Andrew Jankel, Chairman at Jankel said: “I’m delighted to be able to announce the establishment of our new production capability that will take us to the next level in terms of UK-based military vehicle production capacity, underlining our successful growth strategy”. He added: “Jankel is one of a very few small to medium (SME) UK defence focussed companies left that is winning global vehicle contracts; designed, developed, built and supported in Britain. We remain focused on innovative, fast and cost-effective product development using and sustaining traditional skills that are becoming harder to find in the UK – Driving Mission Success”.
Jankel is exhibiting at DSEi in London 14-17 September 2021 on stand H4-580.
30 Aug 21. The Aardvark Group announces the global launch of RANG-R at DSEI 2021. RANG-R is Aardvark’s next generation, class leading, multi-role, autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle [UGV] developed through a collaboration with some of the leading minds in the fields of Autonomous vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Sensor Technology, and the Human Machine Interface to extend critical missions whilst massively reducing the human burden. RANG-R will be deployed in Defence, Policing, Security and Search & Rescue environs with an advanced toolkit adaptable to match a vast scope of operational requirements.
About RANG-R
RANG-R was borne out of our clients informing us that their operations were becoming more remote, more complex, harder to supply and in vastly more hazardous environments. These factors had resultedin the need to carry high levels of capability, equipment and supplies to maintain the welfare of operators, potentially at the cost of task effectiveness and ultimately increasing the physical burden on the team.
By working with operators around the globe, Aardvark has created an advanced technological solution to these client needs by developing a UGV that can provide crucial support to the front line, reduce the
logistical burden of resupply, whilst delivering security and supporting the sustainment of effort on the task. RANG-R can be fitted with a range of tools designed to mitigate a wide variety of threats whilst
integrating with other advanced technologies to provide enhanced situational awareness.
The Aardvark Group’s CEO, David St John-Claire said, “Our clients required a multi-role UGV solution that embodied the Aardvark ethos of reliability,
survivability and affordability and I truly believe that the RANG-R delivers fully against that requirement. I am also incredibly proud of the Aardvark family of colleagues and strategic partners who have worked
tirelessly during the pandemic to deliver RANG-R to market.”
About The Aardvark Group
The Aardvark Group has a remarkable 40-year history of developing highly impactful technical solutions through the deployment of innovative technologies, techniques, services and people to deliver Defence and Security Solutions for a complex world.
27 Aug 21. Paul Tarry, Ricardo Special Vehicles Manager, and Gareth Strong Ricardo Senior Business Manager for Defence are available to interview at DSEI. At DSEI, Ricardo is showcasing a General service Ford Ranger – Europe’s number one commercial pick-up platform – for which Ricardo has undertaken a robust, cost-effective adaptation for the defence market; and a teleoperated/autonomous Ford Ranger Raptor concept for which Ricardo has teamed with Digital Concepts Engineering + tpgroup + Domo Tactical Communications on the adaptation.
- The vehicles will demonstrate Ricardo’s engineering and manufacturing expertise in systems integration and cost-effective adaptation of commercial platforms for the defence sector
- Greening the defence sector
- To align with the UK Government’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has produced a white paper to share its planning and preparation on the path to sustainability over the next 30 years.
- Ricardo will be using its presence at DSEI 2021 to showcase its expertise in future sustainable propulsion systems including hybridisation as the global defence sector seeks trusted technology solutions to achieve net zero goals.
- Ricardo will highlight its capability in supporting the defence sector to decarbonise its military vehicles and the robust technology solutions required to help the sector achieve net zero future land platforms in a cost-effective way while also maintaining or enhancing survivability, reliability, safety and performance.
25 Aug 21. WFEL Extends its Range of Rapidly Deployable Mobile Bridges for Military and Disaster Relief at DSEI 2021.
WFEL is showcasing its military bridging systems at DSEI London, 14-17 September, and a new collaboration between WFEL and its parent company KMW – the Boxer Bridge-layer – will be on display, the first time it is being shown at a Defence Exhibition.
As seen in Disaster Relief operations following recent severe flooding in Europe in July, WFEL’s rapidly deployable military bridging systems are increasingly called upon for deployment to provide emergency temporary infrastructure during natural disasters.
The new Boxer bridge module can deploy two types of bridge: a heavy variant which spans 14 metres and can carry 80 tons and a longer version of 22 metres, certified for 50 tons.
WFEL is discussing its range of rapidly deployable bridging systems on booth H6-410 alongside KMW. WFEL’s DSB Dry Support Bridge and the MGB Medium Girder Bridge are already held in inventory by many militaries worldwide.
At 120 Military Load Classification (MLC), the DSB can get traffic and supplies moving over a 46-metre gap in less than 90 minutes using just eight soldiers and a single launch vehicle: crucial in rapidly escalating combat, homeland defence or disaster relief scenarios – when every second counts.
Appointments to visit the WFEL team and discuss potential requirements for military bridging can be made here: https://www.wfel.com/contact or by contacting:
For those military personnel unable to visit the show in person due to COVID travel restrictions, WFEL can also be contacted via the DSEI Connect service.
16 Aug 21. Epsilor to Showcase Its Range of COMBATT 6T Li-Ion Batteries for Defence Vehicles and Robots at DSEI 2021. Epsilor’s COMBATT 6T Li-Ion vehicle batteries, which have been tested by leading defence forces around the world, including the British Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, proved to have the highest energy density.
Epsilor, a globally recognised manufacturer of smart batteries, chargers and tactical power systems, will present its range of COMBATT 6T Li-Ion Batteries for defence vehicles and robots at the DSEI Exhibition, which will take place in London on September 14–17, 2021.
Epsilor’s COMBATT 6T Li-Ion vehicle battery product range, which offers the highest energy density across the 6T category, contains 35 percent more energy than its closest competitor. The product line offers more than 3,000 deep charge cycles in the Li-Ion LFP category and more than 1,000 deep charge cycles in the Li-Ion NCA category, enabling the batteries to operate for seven to ten years with no need for maintenance or replacement.
The COMBATT battery line complies with the safety and performance requirements of the new British DEF-STAN 61-021specification for 6T batteries, as well as with the requirements of the US Army MIL-PRF-32565B.
COMBATT 6T batteries have been tested by the British Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, which evaluated them for the upcoming armoured vehicle programs of the British MoD, such as the Boxer MIV, the Ajax AFV and the Challenger 3 MBT.
Tested on a Challenger 2, COMBATT 6T proved to offer the highest energy density among all test participants, offering a silent watch of more than six hours, significantly more than the second-best battery.
Epsilor’s 6T product line has been selected, purchased and field tested by more than 12 customers all over the world. The batteries are installed on some of the most prestigious platforms of leading global vehicle manufacturers.
“The British Army is in the midst of a fundamental technological change, introducing new fully digital weapon systems, armoured vehicles, robots and soldier equipment,” said Epsilor president Ronen Badichi. “All these programs present a growing demand for energy, which we are addressing with our advanced batteries and chargers.”
Epsilor will also present at the exhibition its full line of advanced custom and smart lithium batteries for a wide range of tactical uses such as radio and electro optical equipment, which are already in use by several NATO armies, including those of France, Italy, Canada, Germany and Poland.
09 Aug 21. Peli-Hardigg presents its 65 years of experience in Customised Engineered Cases at DSEI 2021. PELI Products, the World’s largest manufacturer of Military and Aerospace approved reusable tough plastic containers, presents PELI-Hardigg, its high-end division of Engineered Case Solutions at DSEI 2021 (Stand H2-674). PELI’s Advance Case Solutions division brings more than 65 years of experience working with the Top Aerospace and Military organisations on a non-disclosure basis throughout the World, having successfully customised Cases for the most diverse type of equipment.
The complete success of any mission critical operation with Peli-hardigg Advanced Case Solutions –
Peli-Hardigg roto moulded cases can be customised according to each customer’s needs while offering the best protection possible to any type of equipment, even the most fragile one.
Peli-Hardigg offers every customer the optimised global resources of a renowned injection and roto-moulded case leader’s customised service and manufacturing capabilities. The resulting ability to respond with speed and agility benefits every Advanced Case Solutions customer, whether requiring one unique case solution or a thousand delivered worldwide.
Peli-Hardigg has been able to build a robust line of more than 500 sizes of cases that proudly live up to the harsh demands of the military, aerospace and other industries. They have been tested in the field as well as in combat situations. They are used to protect and transport aircraft pieces and engines, military diving scooters, all types of drones/UAV, weapons and missiles, satellites, robots, electronic equipment, among others. No matter the size and characteristics, Peli-Hardigg offers a solution to any company’s need of safe transportation under any type of mission critical operation where extreme protection is a must.
Peli-Hardigg™ Light Lift™ Series Rotationally Moulded Cases –
Same Protection with 30% less Weight
The advanced material used to build Peli-Hardigg Light Lift series cases makes them up to 30% lighter than traditional rotationally moulded cases, which means considerable logistics savings with less manpower and resources required. This brings a substantial benefit for the Health and Safety of professionals working in the field.
The new Light Lift case family is geared toward two or four man carry applications with a maximum 136 kg. gross payload (total of case and content weight).
Peli-Hardigg Light Lift Series cases still offer the same protection and pass the same rigorous MIL-SPEC testing as traditional Peli-Hardigg rotationally moulded cases.
The cases feature popular catch & strike hardware to tightly secure the lid and recessed handles to prevent shearing or snagging from outside forces. Additional available configurable hardware options include plastic or metal handles, airtight construction using PRV valves, edge casters, locking hardware and humidity indicators.
For more information visit https://www.peli.com/eu/en/professional/single-lid-cases/light-lift-cases/
01 Mar 21. MoD Spares Framework Agreement worth £149m expected on August 29th. Sources close to BATTLESPACE suggest that 13 companies have been shortlisted for selection for the UK MoD Vehicle Support Capital Spares Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement Major Spares programme worth £150m a year – REFERENCE No. 700007835. The requirement is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement under which the Authority may procure Capital Spares in support of the DE&S Vehicle Support Team (VST) portfolio of wheeled and tracked platforms. Individual Call-Off contracts that may be placed under the Framework Agreement shall be subject to a competitive process between those Tenderers admitted to the Framework, noting that the Authority shall have no obligation to order or buy anything under this Framework Agreement. The anticipated date for the contract award decision is 30 June 2021. This is an indicative date and may change.
List of Tenderers Invited to Submit a Tender for ITT No. 700007835
AME AUTO Ltd, Aviation Spares And Repairs Ltd, Babcock Land Defence Ltd, Carwood Motor Units Ltd, EXSEL Design & Integration Ltd, GDUK, Hobson Industries Ltd, LEONARDO MW Ltd, NAVISTAR Defense LLC., NP AEROSPACE Ltd, RBSL, SUPACAT Ltd and TVS.
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TEK Military Seating Limited
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From its inception ProTEK seats have been designed around a family of innovative seat frames onto which tested and certified modules can be fitted to create a bespoke solution for the user. These include Blast protection to Stanag 4569 standards, vibration reduction, head and body protection, seat risers and turntables, fore & aft adjustment, and seat back rake along with viable seat dimensions without the need for additional tooling costs.
Contact: David Parkman
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