Heightened International Interest Accelerates Production
On the heels of the launch of the Maatla 4×4 light protected vehicle (LPV), Paramount Land Systems has announced that 50% of the newly-announcd=ed contracts have already been completed.
Launched at the African Aerospace & Defence event in September, the Maatla (‘power’ in the Setswana language) is designed to address the increasing demand for lighter weight vehicles, while offering advanced capabilities and reconfigurability in the field. Given immediate international interest for such capabilities, Paramount plans to manufacture and deploy new Maatla variants, with a focus on conducting a range of missions, such as C2, CBRN detection, police and ambulance, reconnaissance and recovery, and border patrol.
“The immediate reaction and global demand for our newly-launched Maatla [LPV] in this highly competitive marketplace, is a testament to our commitment to mission survivability and outstanding vehicle performance, while addressing the requirements of our customers […] For over two decades, we have leveraged and championed ground-breaking innovations in armoured vehicle design and manufacture. The Maatla is a product of working closely with our customers to [find] solutions to their unique challenges. In [a] matter of a few months, we have unveiled a new vehicle, secured orders and now deliveries are in full swing to customers,” commented Eric Ichikowitz, SVP at Paramount International.
Based on a commercial vehicle chassis, Maatla accommodates a nine-person crew, offers excellent terrain and obstacle management and has a Smart Floor feature that allows for rapid reconfiguration. Protected to STANAG 4569 Level 1, the vehicle offers a 100km/h road speed, a range of up to 600km and an operating temperature range of -10 to +55°C.
Deon Grobler, CEO of Paramount Land Systems, added “Our innovative techniques in manufacturing the Maatla […] are driving the tempo of customer delivery, which is mission-critical in our view, given the ever-changing and asymmetrical environment which many countries and their armed forces find themselves in.”
