UGV / UGCV

[Quintus Fabius]

Ein wenig über das THEMIS UGV:

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Milrem will showcase their THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) at Eurosatory 2016, with one live demonstration featuring an equipped ST Kinetics remote weapon system and a static C-IED solution.

The C-IED solution will be equipped with a new generation of sensors for EOD detection, although the company declined to reveal the cooperation partner.

Kuldar Väärsi, CEO Milrem, told Shephard that the company is ready to begin taking orders for the basic remote controlled UGV platform, with production able to begin at the start of 2017.

‘In addition to the basic unit we are capable to integrate (in cooperation with our partners) to the vehicle three different modules: C-IED, 3D mapping and sensors, transportation.

‘C-IED has definitely strong potential on the military market. 3D mapping is more targeted to commercial market, but has good potential as border guarding solution.’

The THeMIS platform recently completed a series of trials with the Estonian Defence Forces during a simulated battlefield exercise.

Soldiers tested the Milrem vehicle for three days, using it mainly for transporting equipment and materials; something that is typically done manually or with larger vehicles.

In a released statement Väärsi said: ‘Previously developed unmanned vehicles only performed specific tasks. However THeMIS, can be customized to carry out different operations, leveraging its unique modular design and robust components.’

The platform has been showcased at a number of shows in recent months and a commercial product line that utilises similar unmanned technology will also be introduced in the US in the near future.