Iveco Defence Vehicles is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). Iveco Defence Vehicles is dedicated to delivering innovative automotive and protection solutions to meet the needs of military customers worldwide.

The company manufactures specialist logistic, protected and armoured vehicles in its facility in Bolzano in Northern Italy, as well as marketing Iveco's full commercial range, adapted as necessary to meet the demands of the military user. In consequence, Iveco Defence Vehicles has a full range of vehicles to meet a broad spectrum of defence applications.

Iveco Defence Vehicles has a full range of vehicles to meet a broad spectrum of defence applications.

Modular Designs Provide Outstanding Mobility,
Protection and Payload

Iveco DV’s range of Multirole Vehicles, Tactical and Logistic Trucks, and Armoured Fighting Vehicles covers the full spectrum of on- and off-road military requirements and represents a well thought through, comprehensive and effective response to the needs of the military customer.

Iveco DV’s engineers have exploited the modular approach adopted in our commercial range to provide direct benefits to the military user.  This philosophy allows the solution to be tuned as closely as possible to the identified needs of the user without time-consuming re-engineering.

The whole product range is subjected to a continuous development process under which evolving needs are fed back to our engineers, who, in turn, develop a steady stream of enhancements in terms of payload, mobility and protection.

SUPERAV – A New Generation of Amphibious Armoured Vehicles

Iveco has developed the 25-tonnes SUPERAV 8x8 Medium Armoured Vehicles family specifically to undertake amphibious operations.  All variants share the same innovative multi-layered hull design.  This approach combines advanced materials with leading edge technologies, and provides exceptional levels of vehicle and crew survivability without compromising amphibious performance. Thanks to its modularity and the ease with which it can be reconfigured, the SUPERAV 8x8 can be air-transportable, is capable of maritime operation beyond Sea State 3, and can mount weapons up to 30mm calibre.

The Centauro 8x8 Armoured Vehicle Family

The 26 - 30 tonnes combat proven Centauro family of wheeled 8x8 armoured vehicles is designed for land operation and can be adapted to meet a wide variety of roles.  Many variants are already available, and, of these, the Centauro 120mm MGS ‘tank-on-wheels’ is today’s fastest and lightest vehicle equipped with a 120mm gun – and the only wheeled one existing.  This vehicle is also available mounting a 105mm gun.

The Centauro VBM Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) feature a hull specifically designed to maximise crew survivability. With an inner volume of about 11m3, the AIFV is equipped with a 25/30mm two-man turret and can accommodate a driver and 8 fully equipped dismounts, while the APC offers 14 m3 and can carry up to 12 dismounts.

The Centauro family is offered through CIO Iveco – Oto Melara, a joint venture with Oto Melara of Italy who are responsible for providing the turret systems.

Multirole and Mission-Adaptable Vehicles

Iveco has focused on the development of multirole platforms which are capable of fulfilling a range of applications.  Characterised by their exceptional mobility, agility and terrain accessibility, and their high levels of protection against both ballistic and mine attack, this range of vehicles is based on two platforms – the Light Mulitrole Vehicle (LMV) and the Medium Protected Vehicle (MPV).  With a wide variety of configurations already developed, they are equally effective on peacekeeping, counter insurgency and war fighting missions.

Light Multirole Military Vehicle

The LMV is a purpose built military vehicle which nonetheless benefits from the use of many commercial components.  Rugged and highly mobile, it is based on a modular design which enables the development of a wide range of variants with differing wheelbases, roofs, crew cell configurations and protection levels.  This modularity accommodates many configurations, most recently, a special forces variant.  The LMV is rapidly becoming the light protected vehicle of choice in Europe, with sales to nine armies to date.

Medium Protected Vehicle (MPV)

The multirole approach is also seen in the MPV which Iveco has developed in partnership with KMW.  To meet the demand for heavily protected utility and multipurpose vehicles able to provide high levels of ballistic, mine and IED protection, the new 4 x 4 MPV family occupies the mission space between the LMV and the Centauro 8 × 8 AFV family.

In order to produce a reliable, rugged, well protected vehicle with a class leading payload, Iveco took the decision to exploit its highly successful Trakker chassis.  Innovative well informed engineering coupled with a class leading commercial chassis has delivered a well protected, adaptable vehicle with high mobility at a cost far below that of bespoke military vehicles.

A Logistic Capability for both Protected
and Unprotected Applications

One of the characteristics of current operations is that there is no front line.  In recognition of this, Iveco Defence Vehicles has developed a class leading protected cab which can be fitted to Iveco’s heavy duty 6×6 and 8×8 Trakker chassis.  The result is a robust, highly mobile but cost effective logistic vehicle which can operate even in high threat areas.

The modular design of the Trakker range provides a choice of a wide range of wheelbases and drive trains, all of which are supportable through the Iveco dealer network.  This enables Iveco to provide a highly versatile, exceptionally well protected logistic fleet to meet a wide range of demanding roles.

Purpose Designed Military Trucks
for Specific Operational Requirements

IVECO Defence Vehicles also offers a full range of battle proven, powerful and capable 4×4, 6×6 and 8×8 purpose designed military logistic vehicles to provide tactical support to any military operation in the most hostile environmental conditions.  The vehicles can be fitted with a cab which allows them to be airportable in a C130.

The whole range can be equipped with a new generation of add on armour kit, achieving a unique combination of performance, payload and protection to support any military operation in the most hostile environmental conditions.

The company’s range of service offerings include; Business Winning & Proposal Generation, Project Mobilisation, Control & Delivery, Systems & Software Engineering, Supportability Engineering, Support Solution Design Service, Safety Engineering & Assurance, Training Analysis, Design & Delivery, Human Factors, Operations Analysis & Modelling and Cyber Security.

Persides

Persides is an established and growing force in the defence, security and energy markets offering high calibre services for a diverse client base.

It is increasingly difficult for an organisation to predict exactly the skills and capacity it needs to deliver its dynamic and evolving objectives. Persides offers high quality management and engineering services to supplement client capability and enhance performance where required. Services offered include;

• Business Winning & Proposal Generation
• Project Mobilisation, Control & Delivery
• Systems & Software Engineering
• Supportability Engineering - Integrated Logistic Support (ILS), Reliability & Maintainability
• Support Solution Design Service
• Safety Engineering & Assurance
• Training Analysis, Design & Delivery
• Human Factors
• Operations Analysis & Modelling, Whole-Life Cost (WLC), Life Cycle Cost (LCC)

Persides has built its reputation on the foundations of a core set of principles which align to an approach of delivering Value, Trust, Excellence in support of our Customers. Persides provides a multi-layered approach to the way it contracts its services. Understanding the constraints faced by our clients, whether they be finance or policy driven, Persides tailors its’ offering to counter these constraints and is always prepared to share risk and accountability.

Our Key Products and Services include:

Key Land Based Equipment Programmes

• CBRN  - DE&S /Industry

Persides staff have directly developed various ILS deliverables including the ILS Strategy, ILSP, SOW, Use Study for Man-Portable Chemical Agent Detector (MCAD), Lightweight Chemical Agent Detector (LCAD), Collective Protection Chemical Agent Monitor (COLPRO CAM), Integrated Biological Detection System (IBDS), Maritime Biological Detection System (MBDS) and the Aircrew Protection Equipment and Detection (APED) programme.

• WCSP – DE&S

Medium Armoured Tracks Team (MATT) Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) – R&M Analysis: Persides conducted an independent review to re-evaluate and verify current MoD reliability figures from the WCSP System Requirements Document (SRD) and develop a generic WCSP reliability model to inform potential future requirements.

• PECOC DE&S

Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing (PECOC) for the UK MOD Defence Clothing Integrated Project Team (DC IPT) – Persides were responsible for the development of the ILS deliverables in particular in the ILSP, Use Study and the SOW. The aim of this Use Study was to provide an overview of the PECOC programme and the current logistic management and sustainment of the existing Combat Soldier (CS) 95 system.

• FIST - Future Integrated Soldier Technology - Thales Land and Joint

Persides worked as a Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) tier one partner within the Thales Prime Contract Management Office (PCMO) during the Assessment and Delivery phases of the core programme and numerous Urgent operational Requirements (UORs).  Persides was responsible for the definition and delivery of the Support Solution with a particular focus on implementation of Operational Availability-based solutions.
Persides has conducted ILS programmes, developing and delivering support solutions for a number of FIST procured equipment’s. In addition to our work within the PCMO, we have provided support to suppliers of equipment into the FIST programme including Vectronix-Wilcox, Shield and Qioptiq.

Services:
Business Winning and Proposal Generation

Persides has a proven track record of winning and delivering defence and security programmes on behalf of a range of suppliers from small businesses to large multi-national prime contractors. Our expertise in business capture, bid management and programme delivery will ensure that you set out with a winning strategy that ensures a high probability of winning tenders and subsequently delivering profitable programmes to cost, time and performance.

Whatever the stage of the acquisition lifecycle, Persides has vast experience across all domains of programme delivery. We will assist you in making your bid strong in every area, and ensure that your buyer has high confidence in your ability to meet and even exceed their expectations.

Military Systems and Software Engineering

We have gained our wide engineering experience through participation in and management of multiple hardware, software and integration programmes where our staff have been fully committed to the delivery of innovative solutions in support of our customers. Our engineering capabilities include:

• Requirements and System Architecture development
• Software code development and verification
• Systems Integration
• Verification and Validation of both Hardware and Software programmes

Supportability Engineering

Persides has an extensive depth and breadth of capability and experience which enables the successful management and execution of Supportability Programmes. Our Supportability Engineering /ILS capability includes the following disciplines:

• Contractor Logistic Support
• Availability and capability contracting solutions
• Support Solution performance based modelling and simulation
• CONDO Management
• Supportability trade-off analysis
• Technical Documentation

 Support Solution Design Service

Persides has established a structured and proven approach to the design of support service solutions. The approach minimises likely exposure to potential risks and increases the likelihood of meeting contractual service and availability requirements. The approach combines service sector good practice techniques with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). The activities within this approach are tailored to suit project specific needs and applied by Persides consultants working closely with client organisation personnel. Example activities include; Stakeholder Analysis & Management, Value Proposition, Requirements Analysis & Modelling, Behaviour & Functional Analysis, Qualitative and Quantitative modelling, Structured Solution Design and Solution Test & Acceptance.

Safety Engineering and Assurance

Persides recognises that robust safety management is a demanding responsibility and dependent upon the application of sound analytical, creative and engineering skills, based on extensive technical and domain knowledge. Understandably, there is not one safety management approach that fits all situations and customers have very specific requirements to consider. Our safety specialists are suitably qualified, experienced and dynamic engineers with an unwavering focus on attention to detail and customer needs.

Our core safety knowledge and capabilities include:

• Def Stan 00-56 and 05-123, POSMS, JSP375, 418, 430, 454, 553, 602 and 815
• Independent Safety Advice and Audit
• Hazard identification, analysis and management using CassandraTM
• Safety Case construction and Safety Case Reporting

Human Factors and Training Analysis, Design and Delivery

Our Human Factors (HF) experts specialise in the application of UK MoD and US DoD HF standards such as Def-Stan 00-250 and Mil-Std-1472G, as well as the wider HF applicable standards such as Def-Stan 23-09 for Generic Vehicle Architecture.

We have applied our Training experience to develop a range of innovative tools to enhance the analysis and design process including an analysis methodology which evaluates the fidelity requirements of task characteristics, rather than of the tasks themselves. This innovative approach supports accurate quantification of low and high fidelity training options, increasing the cost-effectiveness of the selected training solution.

We meet the challenges of Training in today’s environment by providing:

• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and Human Factors Integration
• Highly experienced Training design specialists
• Fully qualified and experienced Training instructors

Military Operations Analysis and Modelling

For any Defence or Commercial project, it is vital that a clear understanding is developed at an early stage of how costs will arise across the full system life-cycle, covering all Defence Lines of Development (DLoD). Persides has both the expertise and experience to quantify the variability and sensitivity associated with Whole-Life Cost (WLC) and Availability drivers, to determine potential risks of taking candidate solutions forward to maturity and in-service support, and delivering these key customer requirements. Exploitation of the Witness™ toolset enables dynamic process simulation providing a highly flexible and scalable capability for business process, cost and sensitivity analyses, including:

• Service based modelling techniques
• Operational Availability vs. cost
• Training regime effectiveness and cost vs. fielding and operational sustainment requirements
• Cost of production vs. capability fielding profiles
• Optimisation of support infrastructure solutions against affordability targets

Customers

Persides provides services to customer and industry organisations in the defence, security and energy markets. Example customers include; UK MoD, DE&S, Dstl, BAE Systems, Boeing, Thales, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Kelvin Hughes, General Dynamics, Vectronix Inc, Force Protection Europe, Jankel  Armouring and Selex ELSAG.

Personnel

Persides capabilities are delivered by a complementary blend of high calibre ex-Military, academic, professionally qualified and experienced personnel who are equipped with leading edge tools and processes. Persides employees are selected and tailored for specific roles based on their technical expertise, experience and personal skills. If you are interested in a career with Persides visit our careers pages www.persides.com/careers

The Sensor Systems Division of The O'Gara Group designs and manufactures enhanced technology products that provide Special Operations, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and other specialized users with improved situational awareness in both night and day operations.

• Intensified Night Vision Systems
• Sensor Fusion Systems
• Heads Up Display (HUD) and Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) Systems
• A full range of Head / Helmet Mounting Accessories
• Combat ID Systems
• Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL) Beacons
• Digital and Fused Night Vision Devices for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
• Laser Illuminators and Pointers

Low Profile Night Vision Goggle - AN/PVS-21

Low profile design with a total depth of just over 3 inches, unequaled for aggressive night operations, such as, rapid terrain traversal, weapons employment, parachuting, close-quarter battle, and vehicle operations. See-through optics design eliminates tunnel vision and enables smooth, natural transition from dark to light, defeats blinding glare and improves operations during ambient light surges. Cup-less eyepieces enhance situational awareness with improved peripheral vision, the low profile also results in a larger field of regard.

• Low Profile design enables aggressive night mobility
• Unique "see-through" beamcombiner system capitalises on both intensified and normal (unintensified) vision
• See-through capability permits seamless ops when encountering bright light conditions
• 40° FOV Dual Tube System
• Sensor Fusion capability with integrated Heads Up Display
• Rugged design features water proof construction up to 10m
• IR-LEDs enable zero ambient light operations
• Use of conventional batteries (Single AA battery - 1.5V Alkaline - 3.6V Lithium)
• Less than 8 cm deep
• Low movement arm compared to conventional NV equipment
• Profile and improved centre of gravity enhance capabilities in confined spaces and permits aggressive use in rough terrain
• Compatibility with existing head straps and helmet mounting systems (NATO standard)
• Significantly enhances ease of use with weapons

Low Profile Night Vision Monocular

 The Model 2740 Low Profile Night Vision Monocular is the monocular version of the AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle and maintains all the same powerful features, including Sensor Fusion capability. Left and right versions available.

• Low profile design significantly enhances night mobility
• See-through optics instantly transition to bright light
• Enhanced situational awareness with sensor integration
• Battle proven. The most rugged system available
• Large un-intensified field of view
• Improved depth perception and close-in field of regard
• Eliminates vertigo and tunnel vision of conventional systems
• Reduced centre of gravity for comfortable, extended wear

Accessories including Helmet Mounting options and Head Harness

 The Head Harness is a proven design for helmet-less Night Vision and Day Viewer applications, provides for full equipment security and operator comfort. The STS (Sensor Technology Systems) Stowage Mount is specifically designed for use with the LPNVG (AN/PVS-21), LPNVM(Monocular), or Day-viewer and integrates into the standard NATO helmet mount.

The mount has adjustment mechanisms which easily permit up/down and fore/aft positioning of the attached device.  In addition, the fixed mount provides a course tilt adjustment to center the attached device for proper eye alignment.  Finite tilt adjustments are made using the tilt mechanism found on the Low Profile Night Vision Goggle, Low Profile Night Vision Monocular, or Day-viewer. The viewing device can be quickly removed from the Fixed Mount and the mount is also easily dismounted from the helmet receiver. Stowing of the goggle or monocular is simply achieved by rotating the PVS-21 upward out of the line of sight.

Conformal Enhanced Heads Up Display – Sensor Fusion

Every AN/PVS-21 is CEHUD capable, (as shown above) providing operators with the only night vision goggle available today with integrated sensor fusion for night and day operations. Displays input from virtually any composite video or analog SVGA source in hi-res color or black and white, including real time downlinks, FLIR, wearable PC, thermal imaging, weapon sites, and vehicle systems.

This enables seamless information overlay, providing operators real time and heads up command of their surroundings and tasks at hand. Capable of wireless reception of detached or distant information sources with optional transmitter/receiver systems. Display module adds only 30gms of weight to the goggle; personnel retain excellent maneuverability even during the most rigorous situations. Battery pack designed to fit protection vests or and comfortably worn on user.

NOVA - Multi-Spectral Combat ID Beacon

The Nova is a multi-spectral combat ID beacon for covertly marking blue force personnel and vehicles. It includes broadband thermal, NIR and white LED emitters. When operated in thermal mode, it emits no visible signature and is undetectable by conventional night vision equipment.

The Nova has an optical output of approximately 480 mW in the mid-wave IR band (3 to 5 micron), 104 mW in the long-wave IR band (8 to 12 micron), 450 mW in the NIR band (850 nm), and 80 lumens in the visible spectrum. The beacon's wide divergence and high power ensures high visibility to air or ground mounted thermal imaging systems and night vision devices. The self-contained unit can be easily configured for use on a helmet, MOLLE vest, pack, or vehicle.

• Positive ID of blue force personnel and vehicles from ground based and airborne thermal imagers, targeting systems, and NVGs
• Covert - When operated in thermal mode the Nova is undetectable by all visible and NIR cameras and image intensified night vision devices
• Six emitter locations can be populated with any combination of emitters
• Multiple Nova beacons can be synchronized to flash in unison

Star Thermal IFF Beacon

The Star Beacon is a thermal combat ID beacon for covertly marking blue force personnel and vehicles. It emits no visible signature and is undetectable by conventional night vision equipment. The Star Beacon has an output of approximately 2300 mW in the mid-wave IR band (3 to 5 micron) and/or 400 mW in the long-wave IR band (8 to 12 microns).

The beacon emits in a full hemispherical pattern for high visibility to air or ground mounted thermal imaging systems. The emitter head, battery pack, and mount system can be easily configured for use on a helmet, vehicle, MOLLE vest, or pack.

• Positive ID of blue force assets from both ground and airborne thermal imaging systems
• 1 km visibility to cooled LWIR imagers - 10 km visibility in MWIR with common imagers
• Invisible to Gen III image intensifiers
• Small and low profile - available with mounts for helmets, MOLLE vests, and vehicles
• Multiple star beacons can be synchronized to flash in unison
• Full hemispherical divergence from the horizon to zenith

Military Laser Illuminator and Pointer - Cyclops III

The Cyclops III is a compact handheld laser pointer and illuminator. With over 1 watt of optical power in the 852 nm version, it is the most powerful handheld NIR laser pointer on the market. The beam is adjustable from a collimated spot to a 4.5 degree flood. It is available in several wavelengths including 852, 1064, and 1550 nm. Weapon mount versions of the Cyclops III are also available.

• Point out targets day and night at ranges over 5 km. Laser beam is visible for over 35 km
• Compact design easily fits in the palm of your hand, ammo pouch, or vest pocket
• CW and pulse modes - small spot size, divergence < 0.5 mrad
• Also functions as a long range IR illuminator with a high power and uniform illumination beam - greatly extends the effective range of night vision devices

About The O’Gara Group - Other Divisions
The O’Gara Training & Services Division provides comprehensive anti-terrorism, force protection, and tactical training for the military, as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. O’Gara delivers world class training at any client’s location and currently operates cutting edge tactical training facilities in Montross VA, Alton VA, and Barksdale TX. Each facility features unique terrain, capabilities, and amenities. World-class instructors provide advanced driver’s training, force protection, convoy operations, close quarters battle, marksmanship and advanced sniper training for both short and long range weapons. Each facility provides comprehensive security training which exceeds most requirements for military and security training.

The O’Gara’s Mobile Systems Division is a global provider of discretely armored civilian vehicles. We possess the capability to design and integrate armor solutions into commercially available vehicles. Additionally O’Gara retains the competency to integrate suspension, electrical, trim modifications and through life support in order to deliver an all inclusive vehicle solution. The O’Gara Group’s recent addition of Protection Devices Inc. (PDI) to their Mobile Security Division complements their existing product portfolio. The heritage business in San Antonio, Texas currently manufactures Department of State specified vehicles consisting of the Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Express Van and the Toyota Land Cruiser 76-Series.

SCHROTH Safety Products provides customized solutions for occupant protection in military ground vehicles, airplanes and helicopters of all varieties as well as motorsport and OEM automotive applications. With over 60 years’ experience in occupant protection, SCHROTH is one of the recognized leaders in seatbelt and seating products for military applications.

Modern safety systems require integration across complex platforms, which often call for customized solutions. Throughout the product lifecycle, from R&D through to prototype construction right up to series production, we control all processes according to state-of-the-art technology and carry out intensive testing and crash simulations for quality assurance purposes in coordination with the customer’s requirements.

SCHROTH Specializes in:

Seat Belt and Harness Systems

SCHROTH Military Harness Systems have been designed to meet or exceed the user requirements of the UK, US and European Militaries. SCHROTH Military Harness Systems are designed to be easy to use, with consistent configurations and features that provides maximum protection, rapid entry and egress, adjustability and comfort for a wide range of occupants while seated in forward, rearward or side facing seated positions.

SCHROTH has accumulated a wide range of hardware and restraint solutions for countless applications meeting world-wide standards and regulations. Regardless of your requirement, SCHROTH can most likely supply your solution.

• Water Activated Buckles (WAB)
• Multi Point Harness Systems for Field Stretchers
• Production and Program Management capabilities for Prototypes to Mass Production

Seating Systems for Military Ground Vehicles
(Mine Blast and Static Utility Systems)

SCHROTH’s lightweight utility troop seat systems offer an ITAR-Free, COTS (commercial off the shelf), low-profile, space-saving solution for a wide variety of vehicle installations. The mine blast and utility seating comes complete with an integrated ECE/FMVSS compliant lightweight 4-point harness restraint.

SCHROTH seating offers the ideal systems for commercial and military personnel and troop transport configurations.
Applications:

• Military, civil (police, border patrol, peacekeeping, disaster relief) and commercial

Gunner Restraints / Top Cover Harnesses / Standing Positions

SCRHOTH has multiple designs to meet various vehicle applications.

SCRHOTH’s Gunner Restraint Systems (GRS) have been fitted to over 160,000 vehicles for operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other trouble spots world-wide.

Inflatable / Military Airbag Technology

SCHROTH has developed and delivered four-point restraints with integrated airbag systems for 125 German Boxer Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles.

The SCHROTH inflatable restraint system offers numerous innovative features including shoulder harnesses fitted with belt-integrated airbags.

In the event of a crash, sensors measure the resulting acceleration and trigger the gas generators that produce micro pyrotechnical charges allowing the airbags to be deployed within a fraction of a second.

Although airbags have been in commercial vehicles for years, there are very few applications of airbag technology for a production ground vehicle developed specifically for military applications.

This inflatable restraint brings state-of-the-art protection by integrating the airbag into the shoulder harness and providing protection for side-facing occupants.

Soft Ballistic Protection Solutions
(Military Vests and Armoring)

SCHROTH ballistic protection provides customized survivability solutions for police forces and military personnel. Designs based on our technical experts’ proven ballistic know-how and long-standing experience, SCHROTH body armor increases survivability while our range of carrier systems offers the highest possible level of comfort and wearability. Features of SCHROTH body armor solutions include the most advanced ballistic materials available, innovative technology, high ballistic performance, low surface weight, and innovative comfort features.

SCHROTH body armor is available in a wide variety of soft and hard ballistic configurations and can be customized to meet any ballistic standard or specific requirement.
SCHROTH body armor solutions are designed, developed and manufactured in Germany according to the highest quality standards.

STANDARD PROTECTION LEVELS

SCHROTH body armor solutions can be designed to meet the major international ballistic standards:

• Germany: SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4
• US: NIJ I, NIJ II-A, NIJ-II, NIJ-III-A, NIJ-III, NIJ IV
• UK: HG1/A, HG1, HG2, SG1, RF1
• Russia: GOST Class 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4,5, 6

Other international ballistic standards can be met upon request.
All major international standards for stab protection can be met.

Swedish-based Akers Krutbruk offer a wide range of services and products for the defence industry, including ballistic protection, mine protection, active protection measures and body armour. Our tailor-made concepts are currently used by military, government and non-profit organizations all over the world in a naval, air and land-force protection capavity. We are a part of the IBD-group, or Ingenieurbüro Deisenroth, and the company family is a world leader in protection solutions.

Armoured truck cabs

Åkers Krutbruk’s fourth generation Scania armoured truck cab won the most prestigious award for "Best New Armoured Vehicle 2009" at the defence industry Light & Medium Armoured Vehicles conference in London, England. Our unique add-on armour concept is adapted for use in Scania Trucks to ensure optimal crew safety.

Bomb and IED-protective truck cabs

The armoured cab concept is constructed from the inside where large modular panels overlap and support each other, which serves to protect against the lethal ricochet and spalling effect IED strikes cause within confined vehicles. Subsequently, the Scania armoured cab offers a very high protection level against roadside bombs and IEDs, which inflict casualties primarily through fragmentation and shrapnel damage.

Multi-spectrum armoured protection for light, medium and heavy fighting vehicles

We develop new protection technologies that shield light, medium and heavy vehicle platforms against the full spectrum of military threats. Our ability to develop and adapt cutting-edge technologies to suit the needs of our customers makes us an ideal technical partner. We have built strong relationships with our customers because we remain at the forefront in the development of life-saving technologies.

Our survivability concept includes:

•Add-on armour and modular ballistic protection
•Mine protection
•Anti-spall liners
•IED protection
•Container protection
•Body armour insert plates
•Customised vehicle armour

We will work with you on every step of the process so you know you are getting exactly what you need to ensure the safety of your personnel. Because we work out of our own laboratory and testing range, we can adapt any of our protective solutions to your vehicles, guaranteeing perfect integration and total protection.

About Akers Krutbruk

In the year 1552, at the order of King Gustav I Vasa, Sweden began manufacturing gunpowder. Akers Krutbruk was established, fulfilling the king's mandate and ensuring the defence of the nation. Today, we are a world leader in defence solutions.

OTT Technologies (Pty) Ltd (OTT) is a South African company located outside Pretoria. The company is in operation since 1980. OTT developed over the years from a small company that specialised in the refurbishment of surplus ex-military all terrain vehicles to its current status as a company with acknowledged engineering excellence. The current status of the company is an ISO 9001 certified company that still re-manufactures surplus ex-military all terrain vehicles and also designs and manufactures new wheeled armoured and mine protected vehicles.

OTT has two main business streams, New armoured vehicles and Refurbished Vehicles. A secondary business stream is the supply of new and refurbished original spares for Samil trucks, Casspir MPV’s, Mamba MPV’s, Ratel APC’s and older generation Unimog trucks.

New Armoured Vehicles

OTT designs, develops and manufactures wheeled armoured and mine protected vehicles. Our vehicles are used by police, military, peace keeping forces and security companies for the safe transportation of personnel and assets in transit. The current products of OTT Armoured Vehicles are:

Protector M21 Modular Armoured Vehicle

The Protector MAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 13 ton with a 4,3 ton payload. The Protector can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. It is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configuration with Right Hand Drive steering. The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 10 additional passengers can be carried. Main users are police, security companies and cash in transit operators.

Protector M22 Light Modular Armoured Vehicle (LMAV)

The M22 LMAV is built on a commercial truck driveline. The maximum gross vehicle mass is 7,5 ton with a 2,4 ton payload. The M22 can be configured as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), assets/cash in transit vehicle, ambulance or command and control vehicle. It is available in 4x2 configuration with Left or Right Hand Drive steering.

The basic crew consists of a driver and commander. Up to 10 additional passengers can be carried seated back-to-back or 9 facing linear with the direction of travel. Main users are police, military, security companies and cash in transit operators.

Marrua M27 Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle (LAPV)

The Marrua M27 is a light armoured patrol vehicle with a crew of 4. It is built on an Agrale Marrua AM200CD chassis and is supported through the Agrale distributor network. The M27 LAPV is primarily designed as a patrol and general utility vehicle protecting the crew against small arms fire and side blasts from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s).

It can also be configured as a reconnaissance and surveillance vehicle, tactical command and control vehicle as well as a light cash in transit vehicle.

Puma M26 Mine and Blast Protected Vehicle (MRAP)

The V-shaped hull Puma M26 4x4 is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) with mine and IED protection. It is built on a commercial truck driveline. The main users are military, police and security companies during peace keeping, homeland security and other asymmetric warfare operations.

Other roles include, high mobility mine protected patrol vehicle, tactical rescue/ambulance, mine protected weapon carrier and mine protected tactical command vehicle.

Puma M36 Mine and Blast Protected Vehicle (MRAP)

The V-shaped hull Puma M36 4x4 is an armoured personnel carrier (APC) with mine and IED protection. It is an evolutionary and larger extension of the Puma M26 and is also built on a commercial truck driveline. The main users are military and police during peace keeping, homeland security and other asymmetric warfare operations.

The Puma M36 family consists of an APC without armament, APC Patrol with a light manual turret, command vehicle, ambulance with 4 stretcher patients and 6x6 recovery vehicle all sharing the same automotive components.

Land Cruiser M40 Light Protected Vehicle

The Land Cruiser M40 light protected vehicle is used for Cash in Transit and transportation of security personnel. It is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Series 79 pickup truck. It carries a crew of 4 (driver plus 3) with a payload of 300kg for assets or an additional 4 passengers on the open rear bay.

Refurbished Military Vehicles

OTT also specialises in the re-manufacturing of ex-stock all terrain military and police vehicles and is internationally well known for these high quality vehicles. Customers include the Africa Union, Nepal, various NGO’s as well as various African Governments, mining houses and other private customers. The product lists includes Ratel APC’s, Samil 20 Hunter SOV, Samil logistic trucks, Casspir mine protected vehicles, and Nyala RG12 police APC’s.

Ratel 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier (Refurbished)

The combat proven Ratel 6x6 is known as a robust and reliable armoured vehicle that proved itself during operations in Southern Africa. The APC has a crew of driver plus 8. The Ratel can be fitted with a variety of weapon systems including 90mm gun, 12,7mm machine gun, 14,5mm machine gun, 40mm automatic grenade launcher or even with an anti-tank guided missile in the tank hunter role.

Samil 20 Hunter Light Strike Vehicle (Refurbished)

The Hunter LSV is based on the proven Samil 20 high mobility truck. It is mainly used by special operations or light strike teams where surprise, situational awareness, fire power and a highly mobile and robust platform are essential for combat survivability. It has a crew of driver, commander and 5 gunners. The weaponry consists of a 12,7mm or 14,5 mm machine gun plus three 7,62mm light machine guns to provide all round fire power.

Samil 20 All Wheel Drive High Mobility Truck (Refurbished)

The Samil 20 is known for its extreme off-road mobility, robustness and reliability.

It has a gross vehicle mass of 7700 kg and can carry a load of 2690 kg. The Samil 20 is available as personnel carrier, light cargo vehicle, field ambulance, light workshop vehicle, light fire tender, etc.

It is a highly versatile platform.

Samil 50 All Wheel Drive Tactical Truck (Refurbished)

The proven Samil 50 is known for its excellent mobility, robustness and reliability. It has a gross vehicle mass of 12400kg and an off-road payload of 6000kg making it the ideal tactical logistic truck. It can be used as a personnel carrier, cargo vehicle, fuel or water truck, workshop and maintenance vehicle, fire tender, etc.

Samil 100 6x6 Logistic Truck (Refurbished)

The Samil 100 is like all the other Samil trucks also known for its excellent mobility, robustness and reliability. With a gross vehicle mass of 21 ton and a payload of 12 ton it has various logistic applications in tough environmental and operational conditions.

Spare Parts

OTT has large stocks of new and refurbished spare parts for Ratel,  Samil trucks, Casspir MPV’s, Buffel MPV’s, Mamba 4x4 MPV’s and Unimog 416 trucks.

OTT Technologies Customer Profile - OTT has supplied quality remanufactured and new vehicles to various discerning customers including:

• Various Africa governments for peace keeping and other asymmetric operations.
• Mining houses and security customers.
• Non-governmental organisations mainly for humanitarian roles.
• Troop Contributing Countries for deployment in MINUSMA, Mali.
• M22 Light Modular Armoured Vehicles to cash in transit operators in Nigeria.