Teledyne FLIR defence, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced at Eurosatory that it is completing deliveries of 127 PackBot® 525 unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to the German Army (Deutsches Heer).
Final shipments are expected to occur in July. Contract awards and deliveries were facilitated through Teledyne FLIR’s partner, European Logistic Partners (ELP) of Wuppertal, Germany.
Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525
The Teledyne FLIR PackBot 525 is the most advanced model of the company’s signature ground robot, used by U.S. and international defence forces since 2001.
Deployed in combat zones from the caves of Afghanistan to the IED-littered roads of Iraq, the rugged, 27 kg PackBot keeps operators safe while conducting a wide range of tasks, such as bomb disposal, close-in surveillance, and situations involving hostages or hazardous materials.
Upgraded features and technology
This new delivery of unmanned assets will give Germany’s soldiers more than a hundred versatile UGVs"
“This new delivery of unmanned assets will give Germany’s soldiers more than a hundred versatile UGVs, with upgraded features and technology to keep them from harm during dangerous missions,” said Tom Frost, General Manager of Unmanned Ground Systems at Teledyne FLIR Defence.
He adds, “PackBot is the world’s most trusted counter-IED robot, and this latest shipment adds to the German Army’s inventory of Teledyne FLIR unmanned ground vehicles."
Solutions for the German army
“We’re proud to work with ELP and deepen our long-standing relationship with the German Army during this crucial and challenging time for European security,” Tom Frost added.
“We are pleased to work with Teledyne FLIR to provide the best solutions to the German Army,” said Simon Weiss, Managing Director at ELP.
Future security efforts
Communication, coordination, and teamwork have been essential in making sure the programme becomes a success"
Simon Weiss adds, "Communication, coordination, and teamwork have been essential in making sure the programme becomes the success it is today. These ground robots are vital to future security efforts within and outside of Germany."
Advanced UGV
Employed in 57 countries, PackBots have helped defeat more than 70,000 IEDs. The advanced UGV offers enhanced communications, a tablet-based controller, and a common architecture that allows users to quickly connect cameras and other attachments to suit different mission needs.
Among its many features, PackBot accepts a wide variety of sensors to detect chemical, biological, and nerve agents, radiation levels, and explosives.