Arquus to showcase Scarabee light armored vehicle at IDEX 2021
Per an Arquus press release, the French armoured vehicle manufacturer will be showing up at the International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) weapons expo in Dubai with a next generation light, armored 4×4 vehicle designed for reconnaissance, scouting and support missions.
The company will present the new Scarabée vehicle, which was designed in partnership with French SMEs and start-ups (95% French suppliers).
The Scarabee is designed specifically to facilitate the collaborative work. Its interior layout, designed to accommodate four people, is intended to allow optimal communication between crew members, reinforced by the Battlenet vetronics system. Seated in a forward central position, the pilot benefits from a 270° direct vision.
The Scarabee’s architecture was specifically thought to facilitate the maintenance in operations, with an easily removable power pack and a simple access to all components for all-day operations.
The Scarabee is equipped with an evolutive, ballistic and mine protection depending on the mission profile. Designed for collaborative combat, the Scarabée is able to carry a wide array of systems such as multi-purpose RCWS, multi-caliber cannon, RGL cameras, MMP (or MILAN) launchers, anti-drone systems, radar…
The Scarabee is able to operate with two different clearance levels: high, for off-roads mobility, and low, for stand-by or air transport. It is equipped with an independent rear drive, which allows for a minimal steering radius and offers extreme mobility in urban environment, or in combat in cluttered zones. It is capable of moving in “crab” motion, offering several unprecedented tactical options.
Photo courtesy of Arquus
Thanks to its very compact size, equivalent to that of the VB2L, the Scarabee is air transportable (C-130, Chinook, A400M). Air droppable, the Scarabée is compatible with the LTCO12 platform. In this configuration, it can be ready to fight within 15 minutes after the drop, according to operational standards.
The sliding side doors allow continuity of access during the airlift, enabling to complete the vehicle’s configuration directly inside the aircraft, which increases the speed of projection.
It is capable of performing air landed assault missions, with personnel on board and weapons ready according to standards, allowing the securing of strategic points. It can thus ensure the capture of advanced positions, and the securing of airstrips, ahead of the airborne or airtransported units. Thanks to its high mobility, it can also guarantee the units’ safety on the rear or the flanks.
In addition, earlier in June 2018, Arquus
officials said that Scarabee is to be proposed for the French Armed Forces VBAE program, part of the Scorpion global modernization initiative. Also, Arquus is expected to market the Scarabee to export markets in Eastern Europe and Africa where a number of nations have requirements for new 4×4 vehicles.
Per an Arquus press release, the French armoured vehicle manufacturer will be showing up at the International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) weapons expo in Dubai with a next generation light, armored 4×4 vehicle designed for reconnaissance, scouting and support missions. The company...
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Excalibur Army to debut new artillery system at IDEX 2021
Czech-based defense contractor Excalibur Army will unveil its latest artillery system at the IDEX 2021 exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
This will mark the first time the next generation 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer, called the DITA, will be on display at the military hardware trade show and arms fair.
As noted by the company, DITA self-propelled howitzer, clothed in a brand new camo, will make its first public debut at the exhibition with will be held from 21 – 25 February 2021 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The new wheeled self-propelled howitzer is equipped with a 155 mm L45 gun with a firing range up to 39 km with NATO HE base bleed standard ammunition and carries 40 rounds of ammunition in conveyors within the turret.
The modular design allows the turret, gun and ammunition in conveyors to be installed on various, partially modified, wheeled or tracked chassis.
EXCALIBUR ARMY spol. s r.o. courtesy photo
Excalibur Army says the DITA offers an unprecended rate of fire with only 2 members of the crew required – the driver and the commander. It features a modern Onboard Control System with high speed in taking up and leaving the firing position, great accuracy and excellent hard terrain crossability.
Also noted that the DITA howitzer is equipped with a special Automatic Setting of Action Position (A.S.A.P.), ammunition management and inertial navigation system which greatly enhance the speed of task execution and overall effectivity of the weapon.
In January 2021 the
DITA program has reached a functional prototype readiness milestone with a series of tests and trials scheduled ahead.
EXCALIBUR ARMY spol. s r.o. courtesy photo
Czech-based defense contractor Excalibur Army will unveil its latest artillery system at the IDEX 2021 exhibition in Abu Dhabi. This will mark the first time the next generation 8×8 wheeled self-propelled howitzer, called the DITA, will be on display at the military hardware trade show and arms...
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Russia’s new Armata tank to make international debut at IDEX 2021
Russian next generation main battle tank will make his international debut at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Feb. 21 to 25.
Russian media on Feb. 5, 2021, reported that the state-run arms broker Rosoboronexport will be showcasing the new Armata tank at IDEX 2021.
As noted that will be displayed the T-14 main battle tank and the T-15 tank support fighting vehicle built on the Armata platform. However, the real vehicles won’t be delivered to IDEX expo due to logistic problems arising from the COVID pandemic.
In addition, earlier in July 2020, Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said in April that Russia was planning to start work with foreign customers of the Armata tank in 2021 and had already received several prior requests.
The developers of the latest Russian T-14 Armata tank have resolved the problems with its engines and thermal imagers, Manturov said. “Yes, the problems with both the engines and the thermal imagers have been resolved. The engine generates the parameters and the technical characteristics that were laid out in the performance specifications upon its designing,” he said.
“As for the thermal imagers, I can confidently say that we have a fully import-substituted Russian product that is made by Shvabe [holding],” the minister said.
The Armata’s trials in the troops are proceeding in accordance with the schedule, the minister said.
The Armata is a heavy tracked standardized platform serving as the basis to develop a main battle tank, an infantry fighting vehicle, an armored personnel carrier and some other armored vehicles. The T-14 tank based on the Armata platform was shown to the public for the first time at Red Square’s Victory Day parade on May 9, 2015.
Russian next generation main battle tank will make his international debut at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Feb. 21 to 25. Russian media on Feb. 5, 2021, reported that the state-run arms...
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Mahindra to unveils its latest armoured vehicles at IDEX 2021
Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring, part of Mahindra Group, will showcase its latest armoured vehicles and tactical armoured vehicles at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Feb. 21 to 25, 2021.
As noted by the company, is looking forward to welcoming all customers and industry partners to the mega event
IDEX 2021.
“IDEX is the first major Defence exhibition amid the current global events and we are excited to be part of the event,” it said in a statement.
Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring is a light combat vehicle manufacturer experienced in building armoured vehicles and tactical armoured vehicles. The company manufacture armoured vehicles in the engineering facility and the associated research and development centers located in UAE and Jordan to extend customized solutions based on vehicle armoring specifications worldwide.
The main client of the company is the Indian Armed Forces.
Mahindra Emirates Vehicle Armouring, part of Mahindra Group, will showcase its latest armoured vehicles and tactical armoured vehicles at the 15th edition of the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Feb. 21 to 25, 2021. As...
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