May 27, 2012 David Pugliese Defence Watch
Rheinmetall AG is highlighting its products to be featured at the CANSEC 2012 defence show. The show is in Ottawa May 30-31. Here are the details from Rheinmetall:
Network-enabled warfighters
Infantry units continue to play a crucial role in modern conflicts. On behalf of the German Bundeswehr, Rheinmetall has developed a set of high-tech modular infantry equipment known as Future Soldier System IdZ-2 (now called “Gladius”). This new soldier system brings dismounted troops directly into the networked-enabled operations loop.
Rheinmetall and SAAB have joined forces to bid for the corresponding Canadian procurement programme: the Integrated Soldier System Project, or ISSP. Their joint proposal for implementing this project is likewise on display at CANSEC 2012.
A commanding lead in 40mm systems technology
Due to its range, effectiveness and versatility, Rheinmetall’s comprehensive array of 40mm ammunition provides infantry and other dismounted elements with enormous tactical flexibility. Rheinmetall has a legitimate claim to leadership in the 40mm field. Besides the CASW fielded by Canada, on show at Rheinmetall’s stand will be the Group’s Hydra and Cerberus grenade launchers, both of which are specially designed to fire the new medium-velocity cartridges. Two fire control units, the VingMate and the new MultiRay, round out the display.
Multi Mission Radar
The ELM-2084 multi mission radar (MMR), a joint project of Rheinmetall Canada and IAI ELTA, can simultaneously perform weapon location and air defence tasks. It is highly mobile, quick to deploy and offers excellent electronic counter countermeasure (ECCM) characteristics. Rheinmetall and IAI ELTA have put forward the MMR to serve as Canada’s new Land Force Medium Range Radar.
HX 77 – versatile, reliable and operationally proven
Reliable vehicles are the backbone of every logistics chain. The HX and SX series from Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) consist of robust, operationally proven products with a record for reliability dating back decades. The HX offers the ideal platform for Canada’s “Medium Support Vehicle System Standard Military Pattern”. Visitors are welcome to form their own impression of this truck at CANSEC. A version of the HX 77 now in service with the British Army will also be on display in the outdoor area.
A year after celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Canadian subsidiary, Rheinmetall’s robust presence at CANSEC emphasizes once again its role as an important and reliable partner of the Canadian armed forces.