The vehicle retains its native qualities: excellent mobility, thanks to powerful engines and two steering axles, very short turning radius, considerable acceleration capacity, high protection with its aluminium cell, large internal space, adaptable ground clearance, excellent observation abilities behind the windshield, in addition to innovative electromobility, energy production and storage and full-electric mode. The jewel in Arquus’ crown, Scarabée is the first military hybrid-drive armoured reconnaissance platform. Compact, highly mobile and stealthy, it can tackle any environment, from desert combat to confined or urban environments. Versatile and modular, it can serve as a reconnaissance car, a light cavalry vehicle fitted with a powerful autocannon, a missile-enabled tank killer or a mobile command post. It can conduct missions in air assault units or quick reaction forces, accompany infantry units, or pair up with heavy armour formations. Arquimea Unveils Q-SLAM-40 UAS and eCOMPASS Arquimea – launched its Q-SLAM-40 at Eurosatory – a tactical multi-purpose loitering UAS designed for a number of short-range mission applications, including ISTAR and damage assessment. It has been designed to tackle complex combat environments in special or conventional operations in the field or from fixed defensive positions. Cost-effective, flexible, robust and durable, Q-SLAM-40 can be easily transported by a two-man team in lightweight backpacks and can be deployed within minutes, ensuring fast reaction time. It consists of a pneumatic launcher, an aerial platform and a ground control station, including an antenna and a tablet for command and control. The airframe features a folding wing structure for simple, rapid transport. Interest in loitering systems for defence applications is increasing in line with recent international events. This technology has numerous advantages, including permanent operator-in-the-loop, improved operational safety and reduced collateral risk. The company also took the opportunity of Eurosatory to showcase its recently-developed eCOMPASS mortar aiming solution. Improving the accuracy, efficiency and effect of indirect fires remains a high priority for armies intent on improving their dismounted action capabilities. EODH and KMW Renew Cooperation, Building on 20-Year Relationship Following on from the long-established and successful strategic cooperation agreement between the companies over the last two decades, a new framework agreement between EODH and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) was signed at Eurosatory on 16 June. The agreement enables the Greek company to design, build and market protection upgrade kits for main battle tanks, for example, based on the new generation ASPIS NG armour modules and its own protection technologies. These were shown as a complete kit for the first time at Eurosatory. The partners will also cooperate in the field of R&D, testing history of over 100 years of engineering and production of military, militarised and commercial trucks. The HX family of tactical trucks is RMMV´s combat-proven flagship: over 15,000 4×4 to 10×10 models in various configurations currently serve 20 nations worldwide. High-quality standards, unique truck know-how, and industry-leading innovation build the foundation for a strong global market presence. As one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, Michelin develops high-tech products and digital services for the mobility of people and goods of tomorrow. The company is present in 171 countries with around 114,000 employees. Michelin has been rooted in Germany for over 100 years and produces at five locations. Arquus Displays Anti-Tank Variant of Scarabée Arquus displayed a variant of its Scarabée light armoured vehicle configured for the reconnaissance and tank-killer roles at Eurosatory. Intended for reconnaissance, scouting and combat, the baseline Scarabée also constitutes the basis for the company’s bid for the French Véhicule Blindé d’Aide à l’Engagement (VBAE – Armoured Engagement Support Vehicle). This programme seeks to complement the capabilities of the French Army’s VBLs, and to provide partner European armies with light armour capabilities. Arquus has already started working on VBAE, crafting ideas, concepts and technologies, as well as finding European partners. The company is also a participant in the FAMOUS initiative, sponsored by the European Defense Fund and coordinated by Patria, in which 19 companies are engaged in a two-year study to consider, assess and discuss ‘European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems’. The Scarabée on display at Eurosatory was configured with an Akeron Hornet RCWS, incorporating MBDA’s rebranded missiles and a 12.7mm machinegun. Recent combat experience has shown the continuing essential nature of anti-tank capabilities and the RCWS incorporates the missiles on the side, maintaining the compact silhouette and contributing to the vehicle’s low observability. In this respect, Arquus suggests, it is reminiscent of the VBL Milan, while adding several new operational capabilities. Depending on vehicle configuration, the Scarabée will carry up to five Akeron missiles. In a direct response to feedback, the earlier sliding doors have been replaced with conventional closures, offering better crew protection in dismounted combat. The air assault and combat variant presented earlier had conceived of sliding doors to enhance the vehicle’s compact nature and facilitate air transport. The Scarabée is also fitted with brand-new cameras from Bertin, offering unique night vision and driving capabilities. Paired with the fully-electric mode, which offers extremely silent mobility and a low thermal signature at low speed, these capabilities redefine the Scarabée as being very well adapted to night combat – further enhanced with the use of collaborative combat modes. New Michelin tyres further increase stealth and minimise footprint. Special Feature MT 4/2022 · 55 Tim Mahon is Editor-in-Chief of MilTech. Scarabée is now available in an anti-tank/hunter-killer variant. (Photo: Arquus) The unique structure of the Q-SLAM-40 facilitates simple and rapid transport at strategic and tactical levels. (Photo: Arquimea)
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