Panhard and Sagem Défense Sécurité launch the WASP
Eurosatory exhibition, Villepinte, 16 June 2008 -- In order to improve the protection of the forces on operations, Panhard and Sagem Défense Sécurité (SAFRAN Group) have together developed a new, remotely-controlled self-defence turret, the WASP, or Weapon under Armour for Self-Protection, equipped with a light machine gun coupled with an observation and infra-red sight..
The WASP is presented on the Panhard stand at Eurosatory 2008, integrated into a PVP armoured vehicle.
The WASP turret incorporates the lessons of high-intensity engagements in several overseas theatres, including asymmetric threats. It enables the crew to defend itself very effectively from the interior of the vehicle without being exposed to the threat. The ability to combine daylight and thermal images from the observation sight offers the capability for surveillance or reconnaissance missions by day or night in all weathers. The WASP also offers a remote firing function and a head-up display on a helmet. The turret functions via a SITEL* terminal (tactical coordination, reception and exploitation of images, aiming and firing), already deployed with the forces.
The WASP is light and compact, and presents a small visual signal. It is well-adapted to operations in built-up or mountainous areas, thanks to its large range of elevation (-40° /+90°).
Panhard’s experience in designing armoured combat systems, associated with the technological innovations of the FELIN** and SITEL programmes led by Sagem Défense Sécurité, as well as the use of off-the-shelf components, afford the WASP an excellent cost/effectiveness ratio.
*SITEL : Tactical Battle Management System
** FELIN : integrated equipment and communications for the dismounted soldier
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Panhard General Defense. Panhard, a 100% owned subsidiary of Auverland since the beginning of 2005, has designed and built armoured vehicles for almost a century. Panhard produces the light armoured vehicle (VBL), more than 2,000 of which have been built, 1,600 of them for the French Army. In 2007, Panhard achieved a turnover of 78 million euros and has an order book of over 280 million euros. For more information : www.panhard.fr
Sagem Défense Sécurité is a high-tech company in the SAFRAN Group. It is a world or European leader in solutions and services in optronics, avionics and critical software for the civilian and military markets. Sagem Défense Sécurité is the European No. 1 and worldwide No.3 in INSs for aeronautic, naval and land applications. It is also the worldwide No.1 in helicopter flight controls and the European No.1 in optronic and tactical UAV systems. Present across the globe via the SAFRAN Group’s international network, Sagem Défense Sécurité and its subsidiaries employ 6000 people in Europe and the US. For more information: www.sagem-ds.com
Press contacts
Sagem Défense Sécurité
Philippe Wodka-Gallien
Tel.: +33 (0)1 58 11 19 49
Email : philippe.wodka-gallien@sagem.com
Panhard
Charles Maisonneuve
Tel : 33 (0) 1 60 82 49 87 / 33 (0) 6 13 22 30 21
Email : charles.maisonneuve@panhard.fr
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