[Blindé] Projet Auverlander australien.

[Serge]

L'armée australienne vient de retenir 3 candidats pour la compétition Auverlander. Les heureux élus sont l'Ocelot de Force-Protection, l'Eagle-IV de GDLS et l'Hawkei de Thales.

Voici l'article du site www.defense-update.com:

Three Light Armored Vehicles to Compete for A$1 Billion Land 121 Phase 4 Procurement

Ocelot, Hawkei and Eagle IV downselected for Australia's Next Generation Light Protected Mobility Vehicle

Three Australian led teams were downselected earlier this week to develop protected mobility vehicle prototypes, competing for the 'Project Overlander' Land 121 Phase 4, a procurement of about 1,300 of the next generation of light protected mobility vehicles, worth over A$1 billion. The vehicles will be provided to the Army’s combat units and Air Force’s Air Field Defence Guards and will be designed to operate in future conflict environments. “The protected mobility vehicles will play an important role in keeping Australian troops safe in combat roles, including command, liaison and light battlefield resupply." Said Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science.

Each of the teams will be awarded a A$9 million contract for the development of these prototypes. The three teams are led by Thales Australia, Force protection Europe and General Dynamics Land Systems Australia. Force Protection has established a wholly owned local subsidiary in Australia. Thales Australia has facilities in Bendigo, Victoria. General Dynamics Land Systems Australia has facilities in the suburbs of Adelaide in South Australia.

Two of the vehicles proposed for the Australian programs are new designs – Force Protection is offering the Ocelot, currently downselected for the British MPPV program; Thales is offering the new Hawkei, designed in association with Israel's armoring expert Plasan. The vehicle has recently completed more than 10,000 km of on-road and off-road testing, meeting all its performance benchmarks and exhibiting high levels of reliability. In parallel, the vehicle also passed mine blast, side blast and ballistic protection tests verifying the performance of the vehicle's protection suite.

GDLS Australia is offering a version of the Eagle IV, a mature design which has already been selected by several European armies, including Germany and Denmark.

The Australian announcement follows a decision by the Government in 2008 to participate in the current US Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program which is also working on the development of protected mobility vehicle prototypes.

[Serge]

Quelques images des candidats:

Le Hawkei de Thales Australia.

L'Eagle-IV de GDLS.

L'Ocelot de Force-Protection.

Photos constructeurs.

[Asgard]

Niveau look ya pa a dire, le premier en jette !

[Philippe Top-Force]

L'armée australienne vient de retenir 3 candidats pour la compétition Auverlander. Les heureux élus sont l'Ocelot de Force-Protection, l'Eagle-IV de GDLS et l'Hawkei de Thales.

Voici l'article du site www.defense-update.com:

Pierre Touzin en parle sur le dernier RAIDS du moi de juin, et Serge n'a pas vu le fil existant. :lol:

http://www.air-defense.net/forum/index.php/topic,12059.0.html

[Serge]

Je rajoute cette photo dans ce poste Auverlander pour rappeler que l'Australie suit le programme JLTV américain tout en conduisant ses propres tests avec les trois candidats évoqués plus haut.

http://img.blog.yahoo.co.kr/ybi/1/24/56/shinecommerce/folder/8/img_8_29306_0?1279118010.jpg

Ce véhicule est le Valanx category-A présenté par BAE ici à West-Point, le 17 juin dernier.

Pour ceux qui veulent des infos sur le JLTV, voici un lien:

http://www.air-defense.net/forum/index.php/topic,10625.180.html

[Serge]

Un petit article:

Force Protection Delivers Two Ocelot Vehicles to the Commonwealth of Australia

LADSON, S.C., Feb 23, 2011

Force Protection Australasia Pty Ltd., a Force Protection Inc. (NASDAQ:FRPT) group company, today announced the delivery of two variants of the Ocelot protected light mobility vehicle (PMV-L) to the Commonwealth of Australia for the next phase of evaluation as part of the Land 121 Phase 4 program. Force Protection has handed over one each of its utility and command variants at the Monegeetta Proving Grounds in Victoria.

Force Protection Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Moody, said the delivery of the first vehicles to the Commonwealth for verification and validation is a significant step in the bidding process. "We're very confident our design and manufacturing team have produced the most highly protected and agile vehicle of its size and weight available on today's market. Every Ocelot has a v-shaped spine running the length of the vehicle, which protects the occupants and also its critical components from mine and blast threats." Mr. Moody continued: "On top of the v-spine is an integrated pod which can be configured for a variety of mission roles, such as the utility and command variants we have delivered today, plus a protected patrol variant and even a special weapons variant. One of the most attractive aspects of the vehicle, on top of its survivability levels which protect the crew and mission systems, is its unique modular construction which means that pods can easily be changed in theatre to suit the requirements of each mission.

"Local suppliers and South Australian Government representatives have been extremely positive about working with us to manufacture the Ocelot in Australia, and we know we can build a world class vehicle utilizing the best of Australian military and automotive manufacturing expertise and know-how." Mr. Moody further commented that Force Protection is also exhibiting a third Ocelot vehicle at next week's Avalon 2011 Australian International Air Show, as part of the Landef exhibition.

"A vehicle mobility test track will be set up as part of Landef at the Avalon Airshow, and we're looking forward to showing the defence industry and the public the excellent capabilities and agility of the Ocelot," Mr. Moody concluded.

Force Protection is one of three companies selected for consideration to undertake the next phase of the Land 121 Phase 4 Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) program, with the contract for the future production of up to 1300 vehicles valued at more than $A1 billion by the Australian Government. The Ocelot has already proven its worth when Force Protection was recently contracted by the UK's Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply Ocelot for the MoD's urgent operational requirement for the Light Protected Patrol Vehicle program (LPPV).

In late 2010, Force Protection announced it had reached agreement with the South Australian Government to manufacture and support its Ocelot vehicle in Adelaide, if it is successful in securing the Land 121 Phase 4 production contract.

See Ocelot on display at the Avalon Arena mobility track at Avalon International Airshow, March 1-6, 2011, or visit Force Protection's stand in Hall C.

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, including blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company's specialty vehicles, including the Buffalo, Cougar, Ocelot and related variants, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices ("IEDs," commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Complementing these efforts, the Company is designing, developing and marketing the JAMMA, a new vehicle platform that provides increased modularity, transportability, speed, and mobility. The Company also develops, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports products and services aimed at further enhancing the survivability of users against additional threats. In addition, the Company provides long-term life cycle support services of its vehicles that involve development of technical data packages, supply of spares, field and depot maintenance activities, assignment of skilled field service representatives, and advanced on and off-road driver and maintenance training programs. For more information on Force Protection and its products and services, visit www.forceprotection.net.

Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection's management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth, demand and interest for Force Protection's services and vehicles, including the Ocelot; expectations for future modernization and service-related contracts for the Ocelot; the benefits and suitability of the Ocelot and service-related contracts; expected work completion and delivery dates; the Company's execution of its business strategy and strategic transformation, including its opportunities to grow the business; and, the Company's expected financial and operating results, including its revenues, cash flow and gross margins, for future periods. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company's business; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; and, the other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and as updated in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.

[French Kiss]

Ils veulent pas du VBL?  :lol:

[Serge]

Une petite vidéo du Hawkei avec quelques tests balistiques:

[debonneguerre]

Il est sympa ce véhicule.

[Serge]

Le Hawkei est un blindé classe 7 tonne assez sympa.

Dans le cadre du programme Auverlander, il apparaît comme le vainqueur car est purement australien. Il bénéficie, comme d'autres, d'une approche de "classe de tonnage". Ainsi, il est disponible en plusieurs types de châssis pour des fonctions multiples pouvant être menées par un blindé de 7 tonnes.

Parmi les petits plus qui méritent de devenir incontournable, il a un kit ventral additionnel anti-mines qui peut être fixé par deux hommes. Ça me semble pas mal.

Enfin, il est proposé en version LRPV. Notons que les premiers dessins montraient le rail porte-moto ce qui le présentait explicitement comme un remplaçant des Perentie LRPV 6x6 du SAS australien.

Mon seul regret, il n'est pas construit en pod comme l'un de ses challengers: l'Ocelot.

[clem200]

Construit en pod ?

[Serge]

En plusieurs modules pouvant être séparés.

http://www.air-defense.net/forum/index.php?topic=14728.0

[Serge]

Voici quelques photos de candidat Eagle-5 sur châssis Duro:

Version liaison

Version cargo

[Serge]

L'annonce officielle du contrat d'achat des Hawkei est imminente. 

Australia in advanced talks to buy Light-Armored Vehicles from France’s Thales
Deal could be announced as soon as Monday

 http://www.wsj.com/articles/australia-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-light-armored-vehicles-from-frances-thales-1443954706

Modifié le 4 octobre 2015 par Serge

[Boule75]

L'annonce officielle du contrat d'achat des Hawkei est imminente. 

 http://www.wsj.com/articles/australia-in-advanced-talks-to-buy-light-armored-vehicles-from-frances-thales-1443954706

Rfi relaie ce matin (sur son bandeau) l'annonce officielle du Premier Ministre autralien confirmant ce contrat : contrat de 817 millions d'Euros pour 1000 blindés.

[Bruno]

Rfi relaie ce matin (sur son bandeau) l'annonce officielle du Premier Ministre autralien confirmant ce contrat : contrat de 817 millions d'Euros pour 1000 blindés.

1100 blindés   > http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-05/anatomy-of-hawkei/6828328

Avec une photo interactive du Hawkei > http://www.abc.net.au/news/interactives/tag/?image=1444018189

[Coriace]

Un très beau véhicule. Mais contrairement aux articles de la presse généraliste c'est une victoire pour un véhicule Australien, conçu en Australie, par une filiale Australienne d'un groupe Français. Pas grand rapport avec la vente de FREMM ou de Rafale. En tout les cas ça fait plaisir de voir que l'Australie maintient une industrie de défense de haut niveau pour un si "petit" pays.

[Serge]

Pour le "haut niveau", on reste sur des choses simples tout de même.

[Serge]

Il faut toujours être prudent car il y a des effets d'optique mais la taille du Hawkei ne semble pas démesurée en comparaison des G-Wagen.

 http://dofjr6id7k8hn.cloudfront.net/data/upload/article-addtition/1791691/Provingground.jpg

Modifié le 5 octobre 2015 par Serge

[Coriace]

Pour le "haut niveau", on reste sur des choses simples tout de même.

ce n'est effectivement que du camion blinde mais ca sous tends je pense une reelle capacite ingenieuriale dans lebsecteur du blinde d'infanterie non?

[Asgard]

Et nous Et nous ? ?? On l'a quand dans nos rangs ? :D

(quoique j'hesite tjs entre un Hawkei et le Aravis mk2 pour le VBMR leger...)

[Clairon]

J'ai regardé pas mal de photos du Hawkei, je ne vois toujours pas comment arrivent-ils à loger 6 pax dans un tel véhicule.

Maintenant faut reconnaitre que la bête est pas mal, mais sans doute encore trop petit pour faire un VBMR light.

Clairon

 

 

[anthoemt]

la fiche donne 4,5 ou 6 PAX ,

j'imagine que la rangée arrière de siège devient banquette pour mettre 4 sardines dessus!!

 

et aussi le fait que c'est un intégral... en option!!!! vous imaginez ce machin la en deux roues motrice?

[Philippe Top-Force]

Modifié le 6 octobre 2015 par Philippe Top-Force
rajout

[Serge]

La livraison des 10 premiers Hawkei a eu lieu. 

Citation

Land Platforms
Initial production run of Hawkei light protected vehicles handed over to Australian DoD
Julian Kerr, Sydney - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
14 November 2016

The final two of a 10-strong initial production run of the 4x4 Hawkei light protected mobility vehicle have been handed over to the Australian Department of Defence (DoD), the DoD said on 14 November.

The DoD is to acquire 1,100 vehicles along with 1,058 companion trailers for AUD1.3 billion (USD988 million) to replace the majority of its unprotected Land Rover fleet.

Full rate production will be under way in 2018, with all Hawkeis and trailers expected to be delivered by the end of 2021.

The seven-tonne Hawkei, designed and manufactured by Thales Australia to meet the requirements of Project Land 121 Phase 4, was selected in December 2011 as the preferred vehicle under a Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) option.

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