Industrial Focus MT 3/2022· 85 RMMV for the supply of up to 4,000 palletised load-handling systems, running until 2027. Known as the Wechselladersysteme, or WLS, these systems are mounted on HX military trucks, ensuring high commonality with the UTFs already in service. The primary feature of the WLS is the hook loader, developed by Hiab, which can pick up or st down the flatracks in current use on almost any terrain, without the need for additional handling equipment. Alternatively, the vehicles can also transport an interchangeable flatbed or a container via the standardised 20ft ISO interfaces. A large proportion of the Bundeswehr’s WLS trucks feature a protected cabin, substantially enhancing the survivability, sustainment capability and tactical flexibility of German logistics units. The WLS is a critically important component of NATO’s Very High Joint Readiness Task Force VJTF 2023, which the Bundeswehr will be furnishing. In March, instruction began for military drivers in the first protected WLS. The UTF family has been contributing to the Bundeswehr’s operational effectiveness for some time. RMMV was contracted in July 2017 to supply UTF with 5 and 15t payload capacities. “The UTF is a showpiece project that paved the way for new procurement methods,” commented Michael Wittlinger, Chairman of RMMV. “It was the first large-volume flexible framework agreement. Financed by the German government’s pandemic recovery package, additional vehicles were called-off and delivered. By the beginning of May, 3,000 vehicles had been transferred to the customer – almost a thousand more than envisaged in the original framework agreement for delivery by 2024. RMMV is therefore well ahead of schedule in this project”. Armin Papperger, Chairman of Rheinmetall AG, emphasised the significant importance of the WLS and UTF programmes for the company. “Both projects from the field of logistics vehicles are closely interwoven, not only from a technical point of view. They are among our lighthouse projects. WLS and UTF show how defence programmes can be carried out in exemplary fashion. This success is the result of close cooperation built on mutual trust between the German parliament, the armed forces and the defence industry”. Over 75% of the value added in the two projects is generated in Germany. In close coordination with the Bundeswehr, RMMV has boosted its UTF capacity to 1,000 vehicles per year – and will be further expanded as needs become clearer. The company is also moving to greatly increase delivery capacity for WLS trucks, thus remaining a strong, efficient and reliable partner to the Bundeswehr, capable of meeting its delivery commitments even under extremely difficult circumstances, as demonstrated during the coronavirus pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. Both vehicles are based on RMMV’s robust HX family. Specifically designed for military use, they display outstanding mobility even in tough terrain. The family’s wide distribution worldwide brings major advantages in interoperability and logistics, with the circle of user nations now including, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the UK, among others. Peli Products Mobile Solutions on Show at Eurosatory The new range of 30” rack mount cases is available in a variety of standard customised configurations. (Photo: Peli) Peli Products will present its large range of mobile military solutions at Eurosatory in Paris, 13-17 June. Also on prominent display will be the new range of 30” rackmount cases. The company’s long-established range of mobile military solutions are vital components of tactical planning; they ensure that mission critical gear is in an operable state, and contribute to efficient set-up of command centres. They are watertight, airtight, impact-resistant and designed to precise performance standards – and a large selection is available off-the-shelf. Some of the wide selection of solutions include: • Single and double field desks - instantly deployable and foldable for easy transport; • Mobile armoury cases - combat-tested cases for the highest-tech weaponry; • Medical chests - lifesaving mobility for medical equipment and supplies. Peli shock-mounted rack cases are extremely rugged, offering superior shipping protection against repeated drops, blows and moisture ingress, while protecting the IT equipment inside. Besides a range of standard- sized rack cases, Peli also offers bespoke solutions. Considering fragility rating, height, weight, and depth, Peli’s engineering team will develop the ideal rack case configuration to meet the most exacting requirements. At Eurosatory, the company will present a selection of rack cases featuring a frame depth of 30 inches. This new depth will be available for 3U, 5U, 7U and 9U case sizes of the following popular Peli rack case models: SuperMAC rack case, Super-V rack case and BlackBox rack case. Rheinmetall Delivers 3,000th UTF to Bundeswehr Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) recently delivered the 3,000th Unprotected Transport Vehicle (UTF) to the Bundeswehr, the company announced on 9 May. At the same time, the company handed over the key for the next generation of palletised load-handling systems. In June 2020 the Bundeswehr entered a framework agreement with f The HX-based vehicles bring dramatic improvements to the capabilities of Bundeswehr logistics units. (Photo: Rheinmetall)
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