Switzerland Buys Combat Vehicle Simulators From Land Systems Hgglunds
08 Nov 2004
Land Systems Hgglunds has received an order from Switzerland for CV90 combat vehicle training simulators. The equipment will consist of chassis and turret trainers and will be used for training of crew and technical staff.
Sven Kgevall, MD Land Systems Hgglunds, commented:
The digitisation of our products is leading to growth in the area of training and simulation as customers recognise the opportunities this new technology offers.
The original 186-vehicle contract for the Swiss Army CV90 was placed in 2000. The order included a mix of Infantry and Command variants.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
About Land Systems:
As part of BAE Systems, Land Systems goal is to develop a leading land business both in its home markets of the UK, France, South Africa, Sweden, United States, and internationally. Land Systems employs 5,100 employees.
Land Systems product portfolio includes military vehicles, main battle tanks, munitions, artillery, armoured personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, turreted weapon systems engineering vehicles and bridging equipment that can be fully integrated and supported to meet a range of customer requirements.
Land Systems was created by the bringing together of RO Defence and Alvis in September 2004.
Land Systems Hgglunds designs, manufactures and markets military vehicle systems. The companys primary products are infantry fighting vehicles (IFV), armoured all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and turret systems. The head office and production facility is in rnskldsvik. Land Systems Hgglunds employs around 1100 personnel and in 2003 had a turnover of 2.5 billion Swedish Kronor (184 million).
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For further information, please contact:
Nils Hrnstrm, Land Systems Hgglunds AB, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0) 660 80604
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