Saab and Oshkosh Defense unveil H7-210 missile system on JLTV.

On August 25, 2023, Swedish defense technology company Saab and American defense contractor Oshkosh Defense unveiled an advanced missile system seamlessly integrated into the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
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H7-210 missile system mounted on a JLTV (Picture source: Saab )

The newly-revealed system leverages the capabilities of Saab's RBS 70 NG Mobile Firing Unit (MFU), equipped with unjammable laser-guided missiles. These missiles offer adversaries minimal reaction time, leaving them with few countermeasure options. The MFU is a leading platform that utilizes the RBS 70 NG missile system to meet the growing demands for mobile air defense and to strengthen land-based capabilities against existing and future threats.

The system also incorporates Saab's Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, a multispectral camouflage technology that not only conceals the JLTV but also facilitates rapid deployment against aerial threats. Additionally, the system is equipped with Saab's tactical electronics and a low-latency video distribution system, designed to enhance the crew's situational awareness on the battlefield.

This new system follows a strategic partnership between Saab and Oshkosh Defense, announced in June 2022. The partnership initially focused on integrating Saab's Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System onto the JLTV, offering a fully integrated solution for enhanced battlefield capabilities.

Görgen Johansson, the head of Saab’s Dynamics division, commented, "We are now offering the most modern mobile air defense solution, which synergizes perfectly with our existing multispectral camouflage capabilities on the JLTV. We stand ready to support Oshkosh's current clientele and extend this offering to new users."

It will be interesting to visit Saab's booth during the DSEI 2023 event to learn more about this vehicle, particularly its technical characteristics. It will also be important to assess its effectiveness against UAVs, which now represent a significant threat that aerial defense systems must effectively counter at a lower cost.