Germany Orders 75 Bv206S From Land Systems Hgglunds
21 Dec 2004
The German procurement agency, Bundesamt fr Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (BWB), has today signed an order with BAE Systems' Land Systems Hgglunds organisation for 75 Bv206S all-terrain vehicles valued at approximately 300 m SEK (approximately 23 million).
Hgglunds will be working with the German company Rheinmetal Landsysteme GmbH to deliver the programme. The order forms part of Germanys overall requirement for some 200 vehicles. The first batch was ordered in 2002 and contained 31 Bv206S.
The Bv206S is an armoured variant of the Bv206, of which Land Systems Hgglunds has built more than 11,000 units and exported to 40 countries world-wide. The German Army currently has 168 Bv206 vehicles amongst its fleet. The new Bv206S armoured vehicles will be used in the German Armys Mountain brigade based in Mittenwald.
The Bv206S has a load capacity of 1550 kg and can tow an additional 2500 kg trailer. The front and rear units are connected by a unique hydraulic steering linkage, which gives greater flexibility and manoeuvrability. The vehicles simple handling qualities will effectively minimise driver training. The vehicle can be air dropped and transported by a variety of aircraft and helicopters.
Sven Kgevall, President of Land Systems Hgglunds, said: "We are delighted to be awarded this order as a continuation of our relationship with Germany. The Bv206S provides the German Army's Mountain Brigade with the ability to safely transport personnel and equipment to remote and inaccessible places.'
"As well as Germany, Hagglunds has sold the Bv206S to Sweden, Spain, France and Italy. Several of these countries have already budgeted for additional vehicles in their respective procurement planning and Hgglunds anticipates growing marketing potential for armoured all-terrain vehicles, especially for use by rapid reaction forces on for international operations."
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).
Further information regarding Bv206S and a selection of free print-quality images go to: www.baesystems.se www.alvishagglunds.se
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 employs 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.
For further information, please contact:
Nils Hrnstrm, Land Systems Hgglunds AB, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0) 660 80604
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