Ivor Ichikowitz,
Executive Chairman of the Paramount Group, said: "Europe
is waking up to the fact that African manufacturers, scientists
and engineers are producing world class products for the
global defence sector. Defence experts and buyers are
very excited by Mbombe. Many believe that this is the
IFV that forces from across the world have been waiting
for, whether engaged in peacekeeping or counter insurgency."
"At Paramount
Group we have the latest technology and innovation to
deliver groundbreaking design to achieve our goal of being
first at developing 'new breed' of armoured vehicles.
"We are
attending International Armoured Vehicles 2011 to show
the European market that Africa has a long tradition of
armoured vehicle design, the skills and expertise to provide
the very best in armoured vehicle technology, offering
superb protection, reliability and affordability."
Mbombe is six
wheeled and has a lower profile than the US Army's Cougar,
using a revolutionary mine resistant flat hull. A move
that takes vehicle design away from the traditional V-shaped
hull, also a South African innovation.
