BAE Systems at IDEX 2011 showcases innovation and technology RG12 Lemur SD-ROW turret weapon station

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IDEX 2011
International Defence Exhibition & Conference
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
20 - 24 February 2011
 
BAE Systems at IDEX 2011
 

Sunday, 13 February 2011, 00:57 PM
 
BAE Systems showcases innovation and technology at IDEX 2011.
 
 
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Showcasing a wide range of innovative products and technologies, BAE Systems’ presence at IDEX 2011 continues to underline its strong commitment to the Middle East region, with a focus on innovation across land, sea, air and security.
     
Showcasing a wide range of innovative products and technologies, BAE Systems’ presence at IDEX continues to underline its strong commitment to the Middle East region, with a focus on innovation across land, sea, air and security.
     

The introduction of an Innovation Zone will highlight new and futuristic technologies, focusing on active protection, autonomy and biometric surveillance. The Future Protected Vehicle programme being developed by BAE Systems aims to highlight both short and long-term technologies and concepts, which can be used to boost the effectiveness of lightweight armoured vehicles, and will be a key highlight of the Innovation Zone.

Simon Keith, Managing Director for the Middle East, will be joined at IDEX by Bob Murphy, Executive Vice President, Product Sectors, for BAE Systems. Headquartered in the United States, Product Sectors consists of Land & Armaments, Electronic Solutions and Platform Solutions.

Commenting on the Group’s presence at IDEX, Simon Keith said:

“Innovation and technology is the cornerstone of BAE Systems and we are pleased to be able to showcase key products and services that reflect the high level of R&D which goes into everything we do. Our Innovation Zone is new for IDEX and we look forward to showing our stakeholders current developments in exciting new areas of autonomy, active protection and security.

“IDEX is an important show for BAE Systems, giving us the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with customers and partners and underlining the region’s importance to the company.”

BAE Systems continues to build successfully on its position as one of the world’s largest, and most geographically diverse, defence and security companies. The Group is based around key markets in Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, the UK and the US, with over 100,000 employees spread across the globe. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

The Group serves defence and security customers across the air, land and sea domains and in 2010 saw the positive development of its business in its core market segments of Services, Electronic Systems and Platforms, which provide a solid base for future growth in existing and new home markets and export business.


BAE Systems has been exporting to the Gulf region for over 50 years and currently has offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Group has a comprehensive installed base across the air, land and sea domains platforms and systems, including MRAP vehicles in the UAE and the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer throughout the region. Its strategy is based on industrial partnerships and in 2009 BAE Systems Surface Ships formed a joint venture with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB): Gulf Logistics and Naval Support is a leading provider of through-life naval support services to the Middle East region. GLNS is exhibiting on the ADSB stand at NAVDEX.

     
The RG12 Mk4 Armoured Personnel Carriers on display at IDEX is one of 10 vehicles which BAE Systems has built for Dubai’s elite police force. The Mk4 vehicle is BAE Systems’ latest version of the RG12, featuring a new engine with increased power and torque, and revised axles with disc brakes on all wheels for improved braking performance.
RG12 Anti-riot vehicle
     
Highlighted products on display outdoors at the BAE Systems’ pavilion include the RG-12 Armoured Personnel Carrier and the BvS10 Armoured All Terrain Vehicle with a LEMUR remote controlled weapon station.

RG-12 Armoured Personnel Carrier

The RG12 Mk4 Armoured Personnel Carriers on display at IDEX is one of 10 vehicles which BAE Systems has built for Dubai’s elite police force. The Mk4 vehicle is BAE Systems’ latest version of the RG12, featuring a new engine with increased power and torque, and revised axles with disc brakes on all wheels for improved braking performance.

     
     
BvS10 Armoured All Terrain Vehicle

The track record alone is evidence of the extreme performance of our All Terrain Vehicles. More than 11,000 vehicles and over 50 variants of the BvS10 have been delivered worldwide. The BvS10 is a further development of the smaller Bv206S and the latest version, the BvS10 MkII provides perfect combination of protection, mobility and payload.

With a built in growth potential for the future, the vehicle is designed for a payload of up to 6 tonnes. Built for the highest level of tactical and strategical mobility, the unique design of the chassis, power train and steering units gives the vehicle speed and comfort on road and in terrain comparable with modern infantry fighting vehicles.
     
The Bofors LEMUR system is a fully mature product in operation and combat proven. With its high performance stabilisation, integrated fire control system and high sighting/firing accuracy LEMUR is a very effective system with high first round hit probability. The accuracy and low dispersion minimise the collateral damage and also minimise the use of ammunition.
Lemur Remotely Controlled Weapon StationCommander's Panoramic Thermal Imager Day/Night Vision Sight
     
LEMUR

The Bofors LEMUR system is a fully mature product in operation and combat proven. With its high performance stabilisation, integrated fire control system and high sighting/firing accuracy LEMUR is a very effective system with high first round hit probability. The accuracy and low dispersion minimise the collateral damage and also minimise the use of ammunition.
     
With many turret systems, the gunner is often exposed to possible enemy fire, but with BAE Systems’ Self-Defense Remotely Operated Weapon (SD-ROW) turret, a vehicle’s operator can engage hostile targets without exposing their gunner.
SD-ROW light-weight Self Defence Remotely Operated Weapon
     
Self-Defense Remotely Operated Weapon turret

With many turret systems, the gunner is often exposed to possible enemy fire, but with BAE Systems’ Self-Defense Remotely Operated Weapon (SD-ROW) turret, a vehicle’s operator can engage hostile targets without exposing their gunner.

BAE Systems first introduced its lightweight SD-ROW turret at Africa Aerospace and Defense, a trade show held in Cape Town, South Africa in September of last year. Since then, the turret, which is equipped with a small calibre weapon for use on a variety of lighter attack vehicles and Mine Protected Vehicles (MPV), has been garnering interest from customers who are in need of an effective, yet economical first-order defence solution for a myriad of operational vehicles.

     
The Toyota Hilux is one of the most popular vehicles BAE Systems armours and produces for Middle Eastern and European heads of state, government leaders and other dignitaries.
Toyota HiLux armoured ballistic protection vehicle
     
Toyota Hi-Lux

The Toyota Hilux is one of the most popular vehicles BAE Systems armours and produces for Middle Eastern and European heads of state, government leaders and other dignitaries.

While BAE Systems’ armour-protected commercial vehicles provide occupants with extra security and peace of mind, they must also be inconspicuous and appear just like original equipment manufacturer vehicles. It’s a painstaking process that begins with the vehicle being completely dissembled first, before it is rebuilt and reinforced with life-saving armour components.