In recent years, dynamic changes have occurred
in armored vehicle developments. Military forces responding to the evolving
nature of asymmetric warfare have developed revolutionary armored ground
vehicles capable of performing in the most demanding environments.
The
evolving industrial trends in the Gulf Arab States have required military forces to create
armored vehicles with greater crossover capabilities. This has resulted in the adoption
of cutting-edge military technologies for new, streamlined development structures.
Whether
it's the next-generation mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) family class of
vehicles or specialized military vehicles for high-level officials, Middle
Eastern armored vehicle manufacturers are taking a mixed-fleet approach that
delivers vehicles ready to meet a diverse range of operational requirements.
Mobile protected firepower
Vehicles
like the MRAP and the armored multi-purpose vehicle (AMPV) fulfills the current
demand for new military vehicles capable of delivering protection,
reliability, and tactical mobility. With safety and crew survivability as a top
priority for any deployed military fleet, vehicles such as these must meet
tough protection requirements.
One
of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading armored vehicle manufacturers, has
created a “crew citadel” protection
system that integrates tactical mobility with increased ballistic protection.
This battle-proven, high degree of protection, has become a standard in today’s
military theatre.
Enhanced
crew survivability is a necessity in both conventional and asymmetric
operations throughout the modern battlefield. The prolific use of low tech
armaments such as Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has driven the demand for
a balance between firepower, survivability, and mobility.
Today’s
ground fleets are more nimble, capable of deploying faster against adversarial
threats. The modernization of Gulf Arab military forces is meeting the military
challenges of the 21st century by leveraging new armored and artillery systems.
These
include roof-mounted self-defense weapons, remote weapon systems, and
integrated command and control mission systems that ensure battlefield
dominance.
Upgraded legacy systems
Today’s
armored ground forces feature a multi-faceted approach that is responsive to
the harshest operating conditions and environments. This mixed fleet approach
allows military forces to adapt to a variety of mission requirements.
The
modular nature of today’s armored military vehicles creates integrated
solutions for varying operational roles. Their architectural design creates a
platform that reduces overall life-cycle costs while ensuring common logistic
support.
These
classes of vehicles can meet the most demanding military requirements.
Integration in vehicle electronic architecture further the capabilities of
modular military vehicles. As does improved engine and drivetrain systems. Such
platform versatility allows a variety of systems to be mounted.
From
complex weapon fits to C4I and ISTAR capabilities, modular integration improves
the range of ground fleets to perform in any required scenario. The adoption of
modular architectural design within a single fleet creates vehicle variants
that provide greater commonality across multiple platforms.
The future of automotive combat systems
From
futuristic weapon load-outs to enhanced defensive capabilities, the future of
automotive combat systems looks towards the immutable nature of technological
warfare.
Future
large-scale conflicts are becoming cautiously diminished. Instead, military
forces must be adaptable to fundamental changes in land warfare. Ground combat
will require armored vehicles capable of negotiating urban areas and traversing
poor ground conditions. On- and off-road performance will soon become the
standard for any armored vehicle fleet.
So
will the continued usage of asymmetrical electronic warfare.
Revolutionary
new technologies such as radio-frequency (RF) jammers robs adversarial
insurgents from utilizing the electromagnetic spectrum as a tool for electronic
warfare. Ground vehicles equipped with RF jammers diminish the capabilities of
inbound ballistic threats such as remote-controlled bombs and IEDs.
Artificial
intelligence is also driving fundamental changes in how the military convoys
operate within modern battlefields. The deployment of AI technology gives
armored vehicles operational flexibility and battlefield dominance. The
integration of AI and other prototype electronic systems in armored fleet
enhances vehicle situational awareness, platform protection, and cognitive
computer support.
The
modern battlefield is an ever-evolving theatre of conventional and asymmetric
threats. The profound shifts in armored vehicle technology have been developed
to meet the threat of unconventional adversaries. The strategic and economic
capabilities of Middle Eastern military forces ensure they are at the leading
edge of advanced ground warfare.
AUTHOR BIO
Miles
Chambers
Senior
International Business Development and Sales Manager, NIMR Automotive LLC
Miles
Chambers joined NIMR Automotive in October 2016 as Senior International
Business Development and Sales Manager. In this capacity, Miles oversees NIMR
Automotive’s expansion to Global markets, particularly into Europe and
Southeast Asia. In addition to his responsibilities at NIMR Automotive, Miles
is the Chairman of the Azerbaijan-South Africa Chamber of Commerce.
No comments:
Post a Comment