CMI Defence at IDEX 2011 |
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Wednesday,
23 February 2011, 07:35 PM |
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contracts CMI Defence with CSE90 weapon system for Indonesia
and LCTS90 for Saudi Arabia. |
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At
the International Defence Exhibition of Abu Dhabi, the Belgian
Company CMI Defence presents its complete full scale Cockerill
CT-CV
Weapon System (advanced 105 mm) and its new Gun Launched
Anti-Tank Guided Missile, The Falarick 105.
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CMI Defence CT-CV weapon system
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Through
this state-of-the-art turret , CMI Defence will demonstrate
to visitors its innovative approach to their high level
of embedded technologies, these weapon systems not only
supply the ultimate firepower for light and medium weight
armoured vehicles, but also meet constantly changing operational
needs thanks to their versatile and permanently evolutive
qualities.
Thanks to its experience in quality weapon system design
and manufacture CMI Defence increases its international
reputation through the signing of two new international
contracts. By 2013, CMI Defence will deliver 22 new CSE90
systems to Indonesia and 84 new LCTS90
to Saudi Arabia.
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CMI
Defence CT-CV Weapon system 105 mm gun at IDEX 2011 |
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Between
2000 and 2003, CMI Defence already delivered 144 LCTS90
weapon systems to Saudi Arabia which are currently being
modernized. Saudia Arabia keeps its trust in CMI Defence
products through the acquisition of 84 LCTS90
weapon systems that are to be installed on General Dynamics
Land Systems Canada (GDLS-C)’s Piranha vehicle. |
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Falarick
105 CT-CV Weapon System Gun Launched Missile Capability |
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Regarding the contract with Indonesia,
the CSE90
weapon system will be installed on Doosan’s 6x6 Tarantula
(also named Black Fox) built by South Korean company Daewoo
International. The
performances of the CMI Defence Weapons systems have been
further enhanced by incorporating sub-systems of the latest
generation including electro-mechanical drives and modern
day/night sight with laser range finder and ballistic computer.
Its single stage muzzle brake allows the firing of APFSDS-T
ammunition. Secondary armament includes coaxial and pintle-mounted
7.62 mm machine gun and grenade launchers.
All
the conception and manufacturing is taking place in CMI
Defence’s new facilities in Loncin (Belgium) while
integration of the turrets on the Tarantula vehicles will
take place in South Korea. First deliveries are expected
for 2013.
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