PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--During this year’s biggest defence exhibition, Eurosatory, held June 13-17 in Paris, ST Kinetics, one of Asia’s leading land systems companies and Estonian defence solutions provider Milrem are showing for the first time a live demonstration of the weaponized unmanned ground vehicle THeMIS:ADDER.
THeMIS:ADDER features the wireless remote weapon station (RWS), ADDER, made by ST Kinetics mounted on the first fully modular unmanned ground vehicle, THeMIS, developed by Milrem.
ST Kinetics’ family of ADDER RWS, when mounted on the THeMIS, offers a smart combat solution that will heighten the soldier’s fighting capability and provide a clear advantage for fighting forces. The RWS, which can be wirelessly operated, expands the role of UGVs for tactical deployment and operations.
“Armed UGVs can dramatically increase the firepower of military units and can even substitute for soldiers in certain tactical situations,” said Milrem CEO Kuldar Väärsi. “We are excited to partner with ST Kinetics, a global technology innovation leader, to jointly create new concepts and products that will help fighting forces achieve their mission.”
The THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System) is the first fully modular hybrid unmanned ground vehicle in the world, with a payload of 750-1000 kg. The vehicle can be used for a wide variety of applications. In addition to armed tactical defence, it can also be used as a remote reconnaissance platform, C-IED (Counter Improvised Explosive Device) platform, medevac vehicle and supply delivery device.
Milrem has successfully conducted initial running tests for the THeMIS prototype, the last of which was conducted together with the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) at the live military exercise Spring Storm 2016. The first live firing test will be conducted with the EDF and ST Kinetics from August through September 2016.
THeMIS is expected to be ready for production by the end of 2106.
To see THeMIS in action, visit: https://youtu.be/a8wIQ1IIugE and https://youtu.be/8E10KASeo1I
About Milrem AS
Milrem AS is an Estonian defence solutions provider specialising in military engineering, repair, and maintenance. Established in 2013, Milrem’s mission is to be a reliable partner in the defence and security sector, offering flexible product development solutions and integrated life cycle support for defence equipment. The company focuses on research and development of unmanned vehicles and repair and maintenance of heavy-duty military vehicles. Milrem is a member of Estonian Defence Industry Association.
About ST Kinetics
ST Kinetics (Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd) is the land systems and specialty vehicles arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. It is one of Asia’s leading land systems and specialty vehicles companies, delivering smart engineering solutions since 1967 for the commercial, defence and homeland security markets. With more than 6,500 employees worldwide and revenue of over S$1.4b in FY2015, ST Kinetics delivers products and solutions to end users in more than 40 countries around the world; helping to maintain the peace of nations and increasing the productivity of businesses involved in earthmoving, road construction and goods distribution. Please visit www.stengg.com for more information.
