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Eurosatory 2012 Official Online Show Daily News - Pictures - Video
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Rheinmetall is displaying its new Amarok M Light Multi-Purpose Vehicle (LMPV) at Eurosatory
 
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has now expanded its product portfolio to include a commercial off-the-shelf vehicle in the below 3.5 t class. RMMV is displaying its new Amarok M Light Multi-Purpose Vehicle (LMPV) for the first time at this year’s Eurosatory.
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has now expanded its product portfolio to include a commercial off-the-shelf vehicle in the below 3.5 t class. RMMV is displaying its new Amarok M Light Multi-Purpose Vehicle (LMPV) for the first time at this year’s Eurosatory.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:56 PM
 

The Turkish wheeled armoured vehicle Cobra Otokar will be manufactured in Kazakhstan
 
At Eurosatory 2012, the Turkish Defence Company Otokar presents its full range of wheeled armoured vehicles 4x4, 6x6: Cobra, Arma and Kaya. Defining Otokar’s recent status as an internationally competitive organisation, Serdar Gorguc, the General Manager, said: “Our vehicles are chosen by more users every year. In this respect, we’re constantly renewing and expanding our product range.”
At Eurosatory 2012, the Turkish Defence Company Otokar presents its full range of wheeled armoured vehicles 4x4, 6x6: Cobra, Arma and Kaya. Defining Otokar’s recent status as an internationally competitive organisation, Serdar Gorguc, the General Manager, said: “Our vehicles are chosen by more users every year. In this respect, we’re constantly renewing and expanding our product range.”
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:07 PM
 

French RAID Team Reveals ReconRobotics' Robot Role in Toulouse Counterterrorism Operation
 
On March 22, 2012, commandos from the elite French counterterrorism team R.A.I.D. (Recherché Assistance Intervention Dissuasion) killed Mohamed Merah, an Islamic extremist who had shot three French soldiers in addition to three children and a rabbi at a Jewish elementary school in Toulouse. The operation ended a long standoff in which Merah had barricaded himself in his apartment and challenged police to enter. On June 13, a RAID team spokesman revealed for the first time that an innovative micro-robot played a key role in helping resolve the situation.
On March 22, 2012, commandos from the elite French counterterrorism team R.A.I.D. (Recherché Assistance Intervention Dissuasion) killed Mohamed Merah, an Islamic extremist who had shot three French soldiers in addition to three children and a rabbi at a Jewish elementary school in Toulouse. The operation ended a long standoff in which Merah had barricaded himself in his apartment and challenged police to enter. On June 13, a RAID team spokesman revealed for the first time that an innovative micro-robot played a key role in helping resolve the situation.
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 00:30 AM
 

Thales launches RAPIDFire its new mobile air defence gun system at Eurosatory 2012
 
At Eurosatory, Thales is unveiling RAPIDFire, a new multiweapon air defence system. RAPIDFire forms part of the recently launched new package of Advanced Air Defence solutions from Thales that incorporates everything from complete airspace security solutions, command and control, weapon coordination, air surveillance radars down to the mobile integrated weapon systems.
At Eurosatory, Thales is unveiling RAPIDFire, a new multiweapon air defence system. RAPIDFire forms part of the recently launched new package of Advanced Air Defence solutions from Thales that incorporates everything from complete airspace security solutions, command and control, weapon coordination, air surveillance radars down to the mobile integrated weapon systems.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:05 PM
 

Iveco delivers first Guarani armoured vehicle pre-series unit to Brazilian Army at Eurosatory 2012
 

Iveco has participated in Eurosatory 2012 International Defence & Security exhibition. Eurosatory also provided Iveco with the opportunity to deliver the first Guarani pre-series unit to the Brazilian Army at a ceremony with Alfredo Altavilla, Iveco CEO and the General Sinclair James Mayer, head of the Brazilian Army’s Science and Technology Department.

Iveco has participated in Eurosatory 2012 International Defence & Security exhibition. Eurosatory also provided Iveco with the opportunity to deliver the first Guarani pre-series unit to the Brazilian Army at a ceremony with Alfredo Altavilla, Iveco CEO and the General Sinclair James Mayer, head of the Brazilian Army’s Science and Technology Department.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:31 PM

 

Thales showcases his versatile Hawkei light protected high mobility vehicle at Eurosatory 2012
 
Thales Australia’s Hawkei light protected high mobility vehicle is on display for the first time in Europe at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris this week, drawing the interest of visitors from around the world.
Thales Australia’s Hawkei light protected high mobility vehicle is on display for the first time in Europe at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris this week, drawing the interest of visitors from around the world.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 09:29 PM
 

Russia presents for the first time in Europe its new T-90S main battle tank at Eurosatory 2012
 
Russian enterprises will promote a number of their newest developments at the Eurosatory 2012 International Land Security and Defence exhibition held in Paris, France, on 11-15 June 2012. Major items of interest are the modernized T-90S MBT, BMPT tank support combat vehicle, Kornet-EM antitank missile system based on the Tigr armoured car, and Ural 6x6 hardened truck.
Russian enterprises will promote a number of their newest developments at the Eurosatory 2012 International Land Security and Defence exhibition held in Paris, France, on 11-15 June 2012. Major items of interest are the modernized T-90S MBT, BMPT tank support combat vehicle, Kornet-EM antitank missile system based on the Tigr armoured car, and Ural 6x6 hardened truck.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 04:38 PM
 

Sagem presents new products at Eurosatory 2012
 
The French Company Sagem (Safran group) displays its new products at Eurosatory 2012. Sagem is showcasing its latest defense and security solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs and expectations of all customers. Sagem draws on operating feedback to design its new solutions, along with breakthrough technologies in both the civil and military sectors, and innovative architectures.
The French Company Sagem (Safran group) displays its new products at Eurosatory 2012. Sagem is showcasing its latest defense and security solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs and expectations of all customers. Sagem draws on operating feedback to design its new solutions, along with breakthrough technologies in both the civil and military sectors, and innovative architectures.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 04:00 PM
 

Israeli Company Rafaels presents for the first time its new Samson Mk2 remote weapon turret
 
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Rafael presents for the first time a new modernized version of it Samson RWS remote weapon system, the Samson RWS Mk2. The new SAMSON Mk2 is a 30mm Weapon RWS designed for use on any modern light-armoured, high-mobility fighting vehicle, new or upgraded, without modifications.
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Rafael presents for the first time a new modernized version of it Samson RWS remote weapon system, the Samson RWS Mk2. The new SAMSON Mk2 is a 30mm Weapon RWS designed for use on any modern light-armoured, high-mobility fighting vehicle, new or upgraded, without modifications.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:00 AM
 

French Company Cilas showcases the latest in Observers & Snipers Detection solutions
 
In Hall 5, on stand K821, CILAS is showing its SLD 500-LR (for Long Range) surveillance and counter sniper system. The SLD 500 has been developed for surveillance and security of sensitive areas such as FOB, Green Zone, battlefield, VIP entourages and crowd, critical infrastructures and urban warfare.
In Hall 5, on stand K821, CILAS is showing its SLD 500-LR (for Long Range) surveillance and counter sniper system. The SLD 500 has been developed for surveillance and security of sensitive areas such as FOB, Green Zone, battlefield, VIP entourages and crowd, critical infrastructures and urban warfare.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 01:00 PM
 

Renault Trucks Defense launches the new VAB armoured personnel carrier Mk3 at Eurosatory 2012
 
Renault Trucks Defense is launching the VAB Mk3 6x6 medium armored vehicle during Eurosatory 2012. The VAB Mk3 was designed with 30 years of experience with the famous VAB family but is a brand new vehicle. It retains the proven generic architecture of the VAB while being a bit longer and higher to augment the internal volume for the crew. It also retains the 2.55 meters width of the VAB for excellent urban and strategic mobility.
Renault Trucks Defense is launching the VAB Mk3 6x6 medium armored vehicle during Eurosatory 2012. The VAB Mk3 was designed with 30 years of experience with the famous VAB family but is a brand new vehicle. It retains the proven generic architecture of the VAB while being a bit longer and higher to augment the internal volume for the crew. It also retains the 2.55 meters width of the VAB for excellent urban and strategic mobility. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:35 AM
 

Thales has debuted its new F90 assault rifle at Eurosatory 2012 defence exhibition in Paris.
 
Thales has debuted its new F90 assault rifle at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The F90 is an innovative and lightweight weapon that is a direct product of modern day soldier requirements on today’s battlefields. Building on the company’s extensive Australian expertise in small arms, the F90 is evolved from a battle-proven weapon that has been in service in Australia and 30 other countries for over two decades.
Thales has debuted its new F90 assault rifle at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France. The F90 is an innovative and lightweight weapon that is a direct product of modern day soldier requirements on today’s battlefields. Building on the company’s extensive Australian expertise in small arms, the F90 is evolved from a battle-proven weapon that has been in service in Australia and 30 other countries for over two decades. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM
 

The Israeli Company Rafael unveils the MINI Spike missile electro-optical weapon system
 
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Rafael unveils the MINI Spike, a man portable, multi-purpose miniature electro-optical missile weapon system. MINI SPIKE is the smallest and most light member of the SPIKE FAMILY. The Missile Weapon System includes an advanced miniature control launch unit (MICLU) and a miniaturized state of the art Elect optical precision attack wireless guided missile.
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Rafael unveils the MINI Spike, a man portable, multi-purpose miniature electro-optical missile weapon system. MINI SPIKE is the smallest and most light member of the SPIKE FAMILY. The Missile Weapon System includes an advanced miniature control launch unit (MICLU) and a miniaturized state of the art Elect optical precision attack wireless guided missile.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM
 

The new autonomous border control solution BARIER of French Company ATERMES at Eurosatory
 
The French Company ATERMES presents for the first time a new concept of autonomous border control solution with Optronic, Radar, Acoustic and Seismic sensors. At Eurosatory 2012, the BARIER system is presented with one Panhard PVP vehicle which can carry four surveillance modules (Sentry beacons) in individual containers and one command and control vehicle Panhard PVP (C2 vehicle).
The French Company ATERMES presents for the first time a new concept of autonomous border control solution with Optronic, Radar, Acoustic and Seismic sensors. At Eurosatory 2012, the BARIER system is presented with one Panhard PVP vehicle which can carry four surveillance modules (Sentry beacons) in individual containers and one command and control vehicle Panhard PVP (C2 vehicle).
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 9:45 AM
 

Israeli Company Silver Shadow unveils the first assault rifle with double barrel at Eurosatory 2012
 
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Siver Shadow unveils the first AR15 assault rifle with doublel barrel. SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd., established, led and managed by a former senior officer of the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police, who holds a remarkable operational track record, is dedicated to the provision of specialized defense and security services, technologies, systems and products.
At Eurosatory 2012, the Israeli Company Siver Shadow unveils the first AR15 assault rifle with doublel barrel. SILVER SHADOW® Advanced Security Systems Ltd., established, led and managed by a former senior officer of the Israel Defense Forces and Israel Police, who holds a remarkable operational track record, is dedicated to the provision of specialized defense and security services, technologies, systems and products. Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 09:48 PM
 

Israeli company CONTROP introduces new EO/IR surveillance systems at Eurosatory 2012
 
CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD introduces the new M-STAMP – a multi sensor payload for small UAVs. CONTROP is also presenting for the first time at Eurosatory the SPEED-V, a stabilized EO/IR Observation and Panomaric Scanning System for Mobile Surveillance Vehicles.
CONTROP Precision Technologies LTD introduces the new M-STAMP – a multi sensor payload for small UAVs. CONTROP is also presenting for the first time at Eurosatory the SPEED-V, a stabilized EO/IR Observation and Panomaric Scanning System for Mobile Surveillance Vehicles.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 5:30 PM
 

The French Army receives its 400th VBCI
 
At Eurosatory 2012, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) announced it is about to deliver in June the 400th véhicule blindé de combat d’infanterie (VBCI, armoured infantry fighting vehicle) to the French Army. The VBCI is produced by Nexter Systems in association with Renault Trucks Defense. The DGA ordered all in all 630 VBCIs.
At Eurosatory 2012, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) announced it is about to deliver in June the 400th véhicule blindé de combat d’infanterie (VBCI, armoured infantry fighting vehicle) to the French Army. The VBCI is produced by Nexter Systems in association with Renault Trucks Defense. The DGA ordered all in all 630 VBCIs.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 10:24 AM
 

Jankel unveils the Pegasus Special Operations Vehicle. The Most Advanced Jeep Ever.
 
On stand F150, Jankel is proud to be unveiling its new Jeep J8 Pegasus Special Operations Vehicle. Jankel is the worldwide distributor of the Jeep J8 to government and military customers, having undertaken considerable engineering development over the last 3 years to introduce a complete family of vehicles into the light utility segment.
On stand F150, Jankel is proud to be unveiling its new Jeep J8 Pegasus Special Operations Vehicle. Jankel is the worldwide distributor of the Jeep J8 to government and military customers, having undertaken considerable engineering development over the last 3 years to introduce a complete family of vehicles into the light utility segment.
Thursday, June 7, 2012, 11:30 AM
 

The DGA delivers the fifth bridge-launcher SPRAT
 
At Eurosatory 2012, The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) announced, it has just delivered in May 2012 the fifth system of bridge-launcher (SPRAT) to the 13th Engineer Regiment (Le Valdahon – eastern part of France). The SPRAT allows launching in a few minutes a bridge permitting, any military wheeled or tracked vehicle, including the tank LECLERC, to cross gaps (ditches, rivers, etc.) up to 25 meters.
At Eurosatory 2012, The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) announced it has just delivered in May 2012 the fifth system of bridge-launcher (SPRAT) to the 13th Engineer Regiment (Le Valdahon – eastern part of France). The SPRAT allows launching in a few minutes a bridge permitting, any military wheeled or tracked vehicle, including the tank LECLERC, tocross gaps (ditches, rivers, etc.) up to 25 meters.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 10:24 AM
 

Navistar presents for the first time its new Special Operations Tactical Vehicle in Europe
 
Navistar Defense today showcased its Special Operations Tactical Vehicle for the first time outside of the United States at the Eurosatory International Exhibition in Paris, France. The vehicle was developed to be an overt tactical vehicle that can be transportable inside a CH-47 helicopter. The company will be hosting a media briefing at its booth at 11:00, Tuesday, June 12.
Navistar Defense today showcased its Special Operations Tactical Vehicle for the first time outside of the United States at the Eurosatory International Exhibition in Paris, France. The vehicle was developed to be an overt tactical vehicle that can be transportable inside a CH-47 helicopter. The company will be hosting a media briefing at its booth at 11:00, Tuesday, June 12.
Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:58 PM
 

The new Light Integrated Bridging System LIBRIS at Eurosatory 2012 fro Deschamps Company
 
The French Defence Company Deschamps presents its Light Integrated BRIdging System (LIBRIS) at Eurosatory 2012, the International Defence & Security exhibition of Paris, France. The systems is mounted at the rear of a Renault Trucks Defense vehicle KERAX with armoured cabin.
The French Defence Company Deschamps presents its Light Integrated BRIdging System (LIBRIS) at Eurosatory 2012, the International Defence & Security exhibition of Paris, France. The systems is mounted at the rear of a Renault Trucks Defense vehicle KERAX with armoured cabin.
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Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:55 PM
 

The Nexter VBCI is now available in CASEVAC variant for casualty evacuation missions
 
At Eurosatory 2012, The French Defence Company Nexter unveils a new version of its combat proven VBCI armoured infantry fighting vehicle which is currently in use by the French Armed Forces in Afghanistan. The new VBCI CASEVAC is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle fitted for casualty evacuation missions.
At Eurosatory 2012, The French Defence Company Nexter unveils a new version of its combat proven VBCI armoured infantry fighting vehicle which is currently in use by the French Armed Forces in Afghanistan. The new VBCI CASEVAC is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle fitted for casualty evacuation missions.
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Monday, June 11, 2012, 11:21 PM
 

ACMAT launches the "Extreme mobility" version of its Bastion APC armoured personnel carrier
 
At Eurosatory 2012, Acmat will be introducing its new variant of the Bastion APC, called "Extreme Mobility". ACMAT, a subsidiary of Renault Trucks Defense, is the manufacturer of the famous VLRA, which is in service with over 1,200 units in the French Army.
At Eurosatory 2012, Acmat will be introducing its new variant of the Bastion APC, called "Extreme Mobility". ACMAT, a subsidiary of Renault Trucks Defense, is the manufacturer of the famous VLRA, which is in service with over 1,200 units in the French Army.
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Monday, June 11, 2012, 10:24 PM
 

The DGA presents the first European Virtual Maintenance Trainer for a military aircraft
 
The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) will deliver before year’s end the first véhicule blindé de combat d’infanterie (VBCI, armoured infantry fighting vehicle) apt to accommodate a group of FELIN-soldiers (Fantassin à Equipements et Liaisons Intégrés).

The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French Defence Procurement Agency) is now starting the qualification of a Virtual Maintenance Trainer for their ground crews of the NH90 helicopter. The NH90 VMT (Virtual Maintenance Trainer), developed in cooperation with Norway and the Netherlands, will be operational in summer 2013. Realized by TELESPAZIO – joint venture between Finmeccanica and Thales – the VMT is a revolutionary training tool. It opens new perspectives with regards to training of NH90 maintenance procedures.

Monday, June 11, 2012, 14:30 PM